Mo Sylla released from hospital after collapsing at half time during Aberdeen match

The midfielder went into anaphylactic shock in the dressing room at half-time during Saturday's game.

Mo Sylla released from hospital after going into anaphylactic shock at during Dundee v Aberdeen matchSNS Group

Dundee midfielder Mo Sylla has been released from hospital after he collapsed at half-time during his side’s Premiership match against Aberdeen.

The midfielder had played during the first half of the match, but was taken to the city’s Ninewells Hospital after collapsing during half-time.

After initial treatment, Sylla was responsive and kept in hospital for further investigation. The club say it’s believed he suffered anaphylactic shock and say he will be monitored by medics before a return to action.

A Dundee statement read: “The club are pleased to update that Mo Sylla has been released from hospital and is recovering at home.

“After medical investigation, it is believed that Mo went into anaphylactic shock at half-time during Saturday’s match against Aberdeen.

“Mo will continue to be monitored by the Dundee FC medical team.”

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