By Scoop Reporter
Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition.
The condition, which can worsen over time, would put Enock at an extremely high risk of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac event, if he were to continue playing competitive football.
Club chairman Tony Bloom said, “We are all absolutely devastated for Enock. He and his family have had a traumatic few weeks and while we are just thankful he has come through that period, he has seen such a promising career cut short at such a young age.
“As a club we will give him all the love, help and support we possibly can to make a full recovery, and then as he decides on the next steps in his life.”
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi added, “I am so sorry for Enock. Before I arrived I looked at all the squad, and he was a player I was so excited and looking forward to working with. We will do everything we can to help him.”
And Mwepu has posted this on his Facebook page:
Too bad to our brother but the good part is not the end of his life
Too bad that, it had to end earlier than I expected. Wishing you good health in your new role.
God will come through for him.
Too bad wishing him good health,he had a good talent
So sad had to end this way such talent and youthful ending this way. Best wishes to ur health