Cancelo underwent tests to check for a heart problem but was deemed fit

Portuguese international studied the possibility of having a hereditary problem

João Cancelo has been undergoing in-depth medical examinations, in order to rule out a possible heart problem, but THE BALL found that Barcelona’s Portuguese international has already been deemed fit for the competition, and therefore should even be part of the National Team’s work, as planned.

The player was forced to stop for a few days, as a precaution, in order to screen for a possible hereditary problem. This after an anomaly was detected in his brother, Pedro, also a footballer, from the Marítimo B team.

According to information collected by our newspaper, the tests carried out by João Cancelo did not detect any problem, meaning the Portuguese international is in a position to compete normally.

The absence of the full-back in the game between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, last weekend, was surprising, and in the end, his colleague Fermín López dedicated the victory to the Portuguese, saying that he was going through “a difficult time”.

Such as THE BALL I had already reported that Cancelo was suffering from lower back discomfort, but he was already dealing with this personal issue. The player was naturally worried, but the tests reassured him that he could continue his career normally.

The Portuguese is dealing with a personal problem, but his absence from the match against Atlético de Madrid was due to physical issues; arrives conditioned to the National Team internship

João Cancelo must now join the team’s work. The full-back is part of a group of eight players who are authorized to present themselves after the game against Sweden, as they are only included in Roberto Martínez’s accounts for the game against Slovenia.

The national coach was asked about Cancelo’s situation this Wednesday, but assured that “it is not a cause for alarm now.”