Wigan Athletic player Charlie Wyke had to be rushed to hospital after he collapsed in a training session.
The striker fell ill during the build-up to the Latics clash with Cambridge United in League One on Tuesday, the club has said.
Fortunately, he is described as being in a 'stable condition' in hospital and has been communicating with his family.
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Wyke, 28, joined Wigan from Sunderland earlier this year.
A club spokesperson said he received treatment from Wigan's medical staff before being taken to hospital.
He will be monitored closely by doctors over the next few days but will not be available for any games in the immediate future.
Wigan Athletic Chief Executive, Mal Brannigan, said: “First and foremost, the absolute priority for everyone associated with Wigan Athletic is Charlie’s health and wellbeing and providing support to him and his family.
“As a Club, we would like to place on record our sincere appreciation to all of the staff within the NHS who, within what we know are challenging times, were excellent in their response and subsequent care for Charlie, working together with our medical team.
“Clearly this news will cause alarm, though we would politely request that the privacy of Charlie and his family is respected.
"At the appropriate time, we will look to provide further updates to our supporters.”
