MOSCOW, Oct 10 Brighton midfielder Enok Mwepu retires from football at the age of 24 due to heart problems, according to the club's website. Mwepu felt unwell on the plane when he traveled to Zambia for international matches. After being hospitalized in Mali, he returned to Brighton to undergo further cardiac examinations. According to their results, it was found that the disease is associated with a hereditary heart disease that manifests itself at a later age and was not previously detected during regular examination. It is noted that playing sports can aggravate the condition of the player. «We are all absolutely devastated because of Enok. He and his family went through several traumatic weeks. We are simply grateful to him for getting through this period. His promising career was cut short at such a young age «, — said the owner of «Brighton» Tony Bloom. Mwepu moved to Brighton from the Austrian «Salzburg» in the summer of 2021. He has made six appearances this season and has provided one assist.
