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Sassuolo midfielder Obiang's career put on hold after bronchopulmonary diagnosis

The 29-year-old is expected to stay away from sporting activities for the time being as a precautionary step

Sassuolo midfielder Pedro Obiang is suffering from a bronchopulmonary outbreak of a viral nature, the Serie A club have confirmed.

The Black and Greens announced Obiang's health status on Monday after the Equatorial Guinea midfielder underwent tests at the University Hospital of Modena.

They added that the former West Ham United star will be dropped from any sport-related activities with no return date set.

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“We inform you that the player Pedro Obiang was recently subjected to checks at the University Hospital of Modena, where a bronchopulmonary outbreak of a viral nature was detected,” read a statement on the club’s website.