Mircea Lucescu Hospitalized After Heart Attack: 80-Year-Old Coach Suffers Two Attacks in One Day
Renowned Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu is facing serious health issues after suffering two heart attacks in one day. The 80-year-old, known for his tenure with clubs like Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv, was hospitalized on April 3.
Mircea Lucescu, the esteemed Romanian football manager recognized for his leadership roles at clubs such as Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv, is currently grappling with significant health concerns. According to information published on Gsp.ro, on April 3 at 11:42 AM, the 80-year-old coach experienced a heart attack while in the hospital, where he was awaiting discharge after feeling unwell during a training camp with the Romanian national team.
Medical professionals acted swiftly to save Lucescu's life, and according to hospital staff, the coach's condition is now stable. He has been transferred to the intensive care unit for critical cardiovascular patients. "In the morning, the patient suffered an acute myocardial infarction. He was taken to the emergency department, where prompt medical and therapeutic interventions were provided. His condition is currently stable, and he is under close supervision by specialists," stated the University Hospital in a report.
However, shortly after this initial incident, Romanian journalist Emanuel Roșu reported that Lucescu suffered a second heart attack around noon. Doctors again took urgent measures to save him. In total, medical personnel have already performed three resuscitation procedures to support the coach's life.
It is noteworthy that Mircea Lucescu stepped down from his position as head coach of the Romanian national team after his squad failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, losing to Turkey with a score of 0-1. Following this match, the coach was hospitalized, and there were indications that he might need a defibrillator to regulate his heartbeat. Lucescu took charge of the national team in the summer of 2024, during which time the Romanian squad achieved 11 victories, one draw, and suffered six defeats.
This period marked Lucescu's second stint with the Romanian national team. His first tenure lasted from 1981 to 1986, during which he led the team to the 1984 European Championship. Mircea Lucescu is celebrated for his successful career, having won the Ukrainian championship eight times with Shakhtar and clinching the UEFA Cup in 2009. He also secured the Ukrainian championship title with Dynamo Kyiv in the 2020/21 season.
Earlier reports indicated that George Hagi is set to become the new head coach of the Romanian national team, suggesting a potential leadership change amid Lucescu's health challenges.