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Blackburn defender Gael Givet may require surgery after suffering heart palpitations
The 30-year-old is eager to return to action, but boss Steve Kean has revealed a 'small procedure' may be necessary, with the club keen to ensure he is 100 per cent fit
17 Dec 2011 15:33:00
By John Stammers
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has revealed defender Gael Givet may undergo heart surgery after suffering palpitations.
The 30-year-old was withdrawn from the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland last Sunday when a blow to the chest sparked the problem.
The Frenchman has now endured a second day of tests to discover the extent of the ailment and his coach has revealed that an operation may be necessary.
Kean told the Daily Star: "Obviously we're hoping Gael gets the all-clear.
"If not, I think it's a small procedure that will put it right.
"It goes way beyond an injury. You've got plenty of tendons in your body but you've only got one heart.
"You don't hear of these very often. It's new to me."
It is not the first time Givet has experienced problems, with scares at former club Marseille and Rovers two years ago. However, Kean said that the player is eager to play against West Brom on Saturday but has been advised to stay at home as a precaution.
He added: "Gael is very comfortable in himself. A lot of the time you pick up vibes from players, whether they're anxious, seem distracted or not keen to get back on the training ground.
"Gael's the opposite. He's been asking, 'Do I have to go for these second tests? Can I not just come to training because I'm fine and know what it is?'
"We have got to make sure he is 100 per cent for himself and his family.
"He's a warrior and sums up the way we like to go about our business. He's carried on with bumps, bruises and sprains.
"But when it gets to the stage when his heart rate is pumping out of his neck, you've got to protect him from himself."
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The 30-year-old was withdrawn from the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland last Sunday when a blow to the chest sparked the problem.
The Frenchman has now endured a second day of tests to discover the extent of the ailment and his coach has revealed that an operation may be necessary.
Kean told the Daily Star: "Obviously we're hoping Gael gets the all-clear.
"If not, I think it's a small procedure that will put it right.
"It goes way beyond an injury. You've got plenty of tendons in your body but you've only got one heart.
"You don't hear of these very often. It's new to me."
It is not the first time Givet has experienced problems, with scares at former club Marseille and Rovers two years ago. However, Kean said that the player is eager to play against West Brom on Saturday but has been advised to stay at home as a precaution.
He added: "Gael is very comfortable in himself. A lot of the time you pick up vibes from players, whether they're anxious, seem distracted or not keen to get back on the training ground.
"Gael's the opposite. He's been asking, 'Do I have to go for these second tests? Can I not just come to training because I'm fine and know what it is?'
"We have got to make sure he is 100 per cent for himself and his family.
"He's a warrior and sums up the way we like to go about our business. He's carried on with bumps, bruises and sprains.
"But when it gets to the stage when his heart rate is pumping out of his neck, you've got to protect him from himself."
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