Bad news for Chilean football. One of the members of the golden generation that won the Copa America in 2015 is facing health problems, being admitted since Friday after suffering a nervous breakdown.
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This is Jorge Valdivia, a former player for the Chilean national team. Since Friday, he has been hospitalized at a local clinic, according to the La Hora newspaper, with his ex-wife, Daniela Aránguiz, monitoring him.
"Initially, the former midfielder had to be given anxiolytic drugs. After that decision, the medical team decided that El Mago should stay in the hospital. All this comes after difficult months for the former midfielder, who was even involved in legal troubles," La Tercera also reported.
The champion of the 2015 Copa America with Chile was unable to fulfill his duties as a commentator on ESPN and radio ADN due to his health problems.
Jorge Valdivia retired in early 2022 when he had signed for Necaxa in Mexico. After playing four games, he announced his retirement from football fields.