Matt Le Tissier sends message after Shaka Hislop's collapse on live TV
Shaka Hislop collapsed while reporting on live TV for ESPN
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Matt Le Tissier has reacted after Shaka Hislop's collapse on live TV.
The former West Ham, Portsmouth and Newcastle goalkeeper was working for ESPN prior to Real Madrid's 3-2 friendly win over AC Milan earlier this week.
Hislop was fine one minute but then suddenly fell to the floor, sparking alarm among his ESPN colleagues.
The 54-year-old has since reassured his fans and followers that he's feeling better.
Matt Le Tissier has sent Shaka Hislop his best wishes after terrifying TV collapse
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After the terrifying incident, Le Tissier shared a post that questioned whether Hislop's collapse was because of the coronavirus vaccine.
And the ex-Southampton star then accompanied his quote tweet with a message that read: "I really hope he’s just fainted and best wishes for a speedy recovery."
It's currently unclear what caused Hislop to collapse.
The former goalkeeper was talking with collegue Dan Thomas, who then raised the alarm in the immediate aftermath of his friend's fall.
Thomas later provided an update on air, saying Hislop felt a bit 'embarrassed'.
"That (the first half) was of course very much secondary to what happened ahead of the game," he said at half-time as Real Madrid beat Milan 3-2.
"Obviously my mate Shaka is not here, but as it stands, it's good news.
"He's conscious, he's talking, I think he's a little bit embarrassed about it all.
"He's apologised profusely, not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.
"Obviously it's too early to make any sort of diagnosis but the important thing is Shaka's conscious and we've spoken to his family as well.
"Imagine seeing that happen live, there can't be many more things that can scare you amongst the family.
"We spoke to his wife and things are looking OK. Thank you for all your love, and as it stands, it looks like Shaka's going to be alright."
As for Hislop himself, the former Premier League star admitted he found the ordeal 'awkward'.
"That was awkward," he said.
"What a 24 hours this has been. Every so often life gives you a moment to pause and this was mine."
He continued: "My response now has to be to seek out the best medical opinion I can get and listen to what my doctors have to say.
"There is so much I have to be thankful for - wife, children, family, loved ones, friends, people I have shared space with over the years and have lost touch with for whatever reason and who have reached out either directly or indirectly - thank you."
On Thomas, he added: "I would like to say thanks to Dan and the ESPN family - the camera operators, the medical staff at the Rose Bowl who all responded in the way they did and afforded me the care that I got. Thank you.
"I know now that even when we argue and disagree, I have the fullest support of each and every one of you.
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Shaka Hislop has reassured fans following his collapse on live TV
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"And I am looking forward to getting back and doing what I enjoy doing most."