Player collapses during friendly match

Bayer Leverkusen winger Karim Bellarabi collapsed from exhaustion in a pre-season friendly and will remain in hospital overnight for observation.

The 28-year-old, who has won 11 caps for Germany, was replaced at half-time in Leverkusen’s 2-0 friendly win over Wuppertal.

Bellarabi was assessed in hospital before being given the all-clear by medical staff.

Leverkusen said on social media that Bellarabi “is doing well”.

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