Former Premier League player Shaka Hislop had a terrifying moment on live television as he collapsed while giving a half-time analysis during the Real Madrid – AC Milan friendly on Monday.As Dan Thomas and Hislop were on the Rose Bowl turf in Pasadena giving their pregame report for ESPN, the former Newcastle United, West Ham United and the MLS appeared to drift in and out of consciousness.💥💥😱Just a few hours ago former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop collapsed on live TV.Happening wayyyyy to often recently don’t you think? 🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/9ZrRdoG37t— aussie17 (@_aussie17) July 24, 2023 The 54-year-old took a few steps backwards before stumbling forward and crashing into his co-host. Thomas was unable to stop Shaka from falling to the ground. Thomas immediately made a call for assistance, and medical personnel arrived quickly to treat Hislop.Eventually, someone helped the former football player leave the field. Thankfully, Thomas revealed later in the game that his close friend should be alright.”As it stands, it’s good news. He’s conscious; he’s talking. I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all — he’s apologized profusely. It’s far too early to make any sort of diagnosis, but the important thing is that Shaka’s conscious.”Dan Thomas gave an update on Shaka Hislop’s condition.Shaka is “conscious and talking” and has been tended to by medics 🙏 pic.twitter.com/B3mlEsxUfw— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 24, 2023 Thomas then said he had also spoken with Shaka’s family following the scary medical issue, and they told him “things are looking OK.”
