Overview
- Lameck Banda collapsed late in Lecce’s 2-1 defeat at Napoli after a reported knock to the chest and was seen struggling to breathe.
- Napoli coach Antonio Conte noticed the distress, called for medical assistance, and later said the incident frightened him.
- Medical staff treated Banda on the pitch before transporting him by stretcher and buggy to an ambulance bound for Cardarelli Hospital.
- Lecce said Banda spent the night under observation and was discharged Sunday after tests returned negative results.
- The club confirmed he returned home in time for the birth of his daughter, with his return to action pending further assessment.