The Argentine exporter Hugo Orlando Gatti, Best known for his nickname the ‘Loco’, he has undergone a tracheotomy and continues in intensive care at the Pirovano hospital, in the city of Buenos Aires. where it has been admitted for more than 50 days.
Gatti, 80, continues in serious condition and its forecast is reserved, according to Clarín newspaper. He is accompanied by his children Federico and Lucas, who are hopeful that he has a speedy improvement.
Health problems
The former player of Boca Juniors and River Plate He had undergone hip surgery in this hospital after having suffered a fall while walking to his dog.
According to local media, although that procedure was successful, Gatti then presented respiratory complications and last Monday he had to be admitted to the intensive care area by a bilateral pneumonia picture and a slight renal failure.
Affected in Madrid by Covid
In 2020, while residing in Madrid, The exporter had already suffered a bilateral pneumonia picture as a result of An infection by COVID-19.
Considered one of the best goalkeepers in the history of Argentine footballGatti was born on August 19, 1944 and his first team, in the early 1960s, was Atlanta, from where he was transferred to River Plate.
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Subsequently, La Plata, Unión de Santa Fe and Boca Juniors, where he played from 1976 to 1988 and developed his most glorious stage, conquering twice the Copa Libertadores and an Intercontinental.
With the Albiceleste he participated in 18 games and retired as a player at age 44.
Once retired, he has participated as a commentator in various sports programs, including ‘El Chiringuito’ in Spain.
