Reece James visits Chelsea fan in hospital who ‘died for 20 minutes’ during 4-4 draw against Manchester City

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Chelsea captain Reece James visited a Chelsea fan in hospital who ‘died for 20 minutes’ after suffering a heart attack in the stands during the 4-4 clash against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge last Sunday.

Medics worked hard to save the fan’s life after he suffered a heart attack whilst watching the game, and the Chelsea fan is currently recovering in hospital. 

Sharing details in a heartful post via his Instagram Stories, James wrote: “I visited a hospital this evening to see a Chelsea fan that had a heart attack at our game against Man City, he was dead for 20 mins and the medics managed to save his life.

“He was a strong man with an amazing family, I’m so happy he’s recovering well (prayer hands emoji).

“Life is so precious and unpredictable,’ the 23-year-old added. ‘Anything could happen at any point, so enjoy every moment even when things are tough.

“Be kind and always show love, you never know what people are going through or what is round the corner.

‘Stay well and see you soon. Reece.”