NEC Nijmegen striker Bas Dost says he's 'doing well' after terrifying collapse during Eredivisie clash as he thanks fans and team-mates for their support from hospital

  • Bas Dost suddenly collapsed during Sunday's clash with AZ Alkmaar
  • The striker regained consciousness before being carried off on a stretcher 
  • Dost shared a photo of himself in hospital and said he is recovering well

Dutch striker Bas Dost has given the footballing word the positive news it was hoping for after his sudden collapse during Sunday's game against AZ Alkmaar.

The NEC Nijmegen lost consciousness in the closing stages of the Eredivisie clash, causing match to be abandoned.

Both sets of players formed a ring around Dost as he received treatment before regaining consciousness and being carried off on a stretcher.


It was a scary moment for both the players and fans but Dost has revealed that he is now in a good place.

'I'm doing well,' he wrote alongside a picture of himself with his thumb up in hospital.

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Bas Dost says he is 'doing well' following his sudden collapse during a match on Sunday

Bas Dost says he is 'doing well' following his sudden collapse during a match on Sunday

Dost lost consciousness in the closing stages of his side's clash with AZ Alkmaar

Dost lost consciousness in the closing stages of his side's clash with AZ Alkmaar

'The help I received on the field was fantastic. I'm in the hospital now and I feel good. Thanks for all the support.'  

Dost had scored and assisted in the match, which Nijmegen were winning 2-1 before it was called off.

He received a standing ovation from the crowd as he was carried off the pitch.

Dost, 34, has previously played for the likes of Sporting CP and Eintracht Frankfurt. 

Both sets of players formed a ring around the striker as he received medical attention

Both sets of players formed a ring around the striker as he received medical attention 

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