CALCUTTA (India): Legendary Indian footballer Pradip Kumar (PK) Banerjee, who was admitted to a city hospital with electrolyte imbalance, is responding well to the treatment, according to a statement issued on Wednesday.
“A multi disciplinary Medical Board was done to review his conditions and progress. Medical Board discussed in detail and reviewed his present condition.
“Overall, he seems to be responding to the ongoing treatment,” a statement from the hospital said.
The 83-year-old former India captain is also suffering from electrolyte imbalance, urinary problem, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, said the hospital.
“He underwent investigation and is being treated in the hospital by a team of doctors…,” it added.
He is being treated in the hospital by a team of doctors headed by Dr. L.N Tripathy.
Banerjee was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 1990 and was named Indian Footballer of the 20th century by IFFHS.
In 2004, he was awarded the FIFA Order of Merit, the highest honour awarded by FIFA.
Renowned for his “vocal tonic” as a coach, Bannerjee’s first stint at coaching came with the East Bengal. He also coached Mohun Bagan and guided them to a historic feat, winning the IFA Shield, Rovers Cup and Durand Cup to achieve the club’s first-ever triple-crown triumph in one season.
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Pk Banerjee is now stable and responding to treatment in the hospital
Pk Banerjee is now stable and responding to treatment in the hospital.