Nacional defender Izquierdo 'stable' after collapsing on pitch

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Club Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo was admitted to an intensive care unit on Friday after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match.

Izquierdo lost consciousness in the 84th minute of the Uruguayan side's away clash with Sao Paulo at Morumbi Stadium, falling to the ground without contact with another player.

The 27-year-old, who was a substitute for Se