The pundit received medical attention after fainting (Picture: ESPN)
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop is ‘conscious and talking’ after collapsing live on air while doing punditry before Real Madrid’s friendly against AC Milan on Sunday night.
The long-time ESPN analyst, 54, was pitch-side at the Rose Bowl in California eloquently discussing new signing Jude Bellingham before host Dan Thomas then began turning the conversation towards the future of Real target Kylian Mbappe.
But in scary scenes, Hislop started to stagger around before falling to the ground as Thomas yelled out his name, with production staff quickly running over to help as the host called for medical assistance.
The live feed then cut out and went to a black screen followed by a commercial break with viewers in the dark over what had happened to Hislop, though ESPN have now confirmed that he is okay and talking.
Speaking at half-time, Thomas said: ‘Half-time here at the Rose Bowl it’s AC Milan 2-0 Real Madrid but that is of course very much secondary to what happened ahead of the game.
‘Obviously my mate Shaka not here but as it stands it’s good news, he’s conscious and he’s talking.
‘I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all, he’s apologised profusely! He’s not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.
‘Obviously far too early to make any sort of diagnosis but the important thing is that Shaka is conscious and we spoke to his family as well – because can you imagine seeing that happen live, there can’t be many more things that can scare you.
‘Fortunately we spoke to his wife and things are looking okay. Silly Shaka.
‘Thank you for all your love, and as it stands, Shaka looks like he’ll be alright.’
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‘I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all, he’s apologised profusely!’
