Former Chelsea and Brazil star Oscar was hospitalized after suffering cardiac irregularities during training with Sao Paulo.

Former Chelsea and Brazil star Oscar has been rushed to hospital after suffering a heart scare during training with his current club, Sao Paulo. The 34-year-old felt dizzy and lost consciousness for several moments during a bicycle test at the club’s training centre.

Oscar is currently in the intensive care unit, where he is under observation and said to be in a stable condition. The midfielder showed “cardiac changes” during his bicycle test and was promptly taken to hospital for more tests on his heart and an MRI scan.

According to reports, Oscar began to feel unwell on Tuesday at the club’s Barra Funda training center and was promptly treated by the club’s medical staff. Sources at the club have described the incident as “very serious” and believe his family will not allow him to play professional football again.

Sao Paulo issued a statement following the incident, confirming that Oscar is in stable condition and remains under observation for further tests to clarify the diagnosis.

The club’s president, Julio Casares, has spoken to Oscar in hospital and offered some detail on what happened at the training ground.

Casares stated that the club conducts annual health assessments, and a cardiac incident was detected in Oscar during the tests. He recovered quickly and is currently undergoing tests, with the focus now on his recovery and reassuring his family.

Oscar’s wife is currently pregnant and was asked not to visit the hospital by the midfielder. The club has not released any further information, respecting Oscar’s privacy, and will provide updates as more information becomes available.