Thread: L.Diarra

Originally Posted by basskadet

What is it with Spanish players & heart conditions? I can't help but think it is connected to these diets that they are put on. Juande came to Spurs & made himself thoroughly unpopular by making everyone eat 'healthy'. However, & I am no expert, I do wonder how healthy such light diets really are when you are expected to exert yourself physically so much. You need a bit of fat for your body to burn off surely. I don't know, like I say I'm no expert, I just find it weird how Spain seems to be effected so badly by this problem, in very young players, when it is not really heard of anywhere else.

As far as VDV goes, Inter have today expressed an interest in him, so I would not be too surprised to see him end up with Mourinho

I would never claim to be an expert but after reading a bit more into it this sounds like it is more a genetic defect as opposed to a problem brought about by diet.

As someone who suffers from heart disease myself and who has had 2 heart attacks at a similiar age I feel for the lad. Previously most doctors would suggest a mediterranean diet after any heart problems. This is, however, not really beneficial. The thinking behind this solution was simply that, statistically, there are radically lower numbers of heart problems in these areas. If you actually look into the diet you will find it still has large amounts of fat via all the oils and yoghurts etc although a lower intake of red meats is obviously beneficial.

As far as the statistics go, genetics plays a part as well as the fact that in these countries there is by large a much healthier lifestyle than of those in places like America or England

Just read he has been ruled out for this whole coming season as specialists would like to perform tests on him approx every 2 months to monitor his condition. A wise move. I really hope he can return. Despite having heart problems it is plausible to return to activities with high pysical demands. I'm sure that Kanu was diagnosed with a serious heart condition at Inter before coming to England and having a very good, long lasting career?