- Bafetimbi Gomis collapsed in the seventh minute while playing for Galatasaray
- The striker was given permission to carry on playing against Kasimpasa
- Gomis has vasovagal syncope, a form of low blood pressure
- The Frenchman has previously collapsed during matches on several occasions
Former Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis fainted during a Galatasaray game today but still managed to carry on playing.
Gomis seemed to lose consciousness but was given permission to return to the field by medics during the game against Kasimpasa.
The incident occurred in the seventh minute of the game as Gomis fell to his knees and collapsed to the ground as players lined up for a Galatasaray corner.
Galatasaray striker Bafetimbi Gomis fell to the ground as players lined up for a corner
Kasimpasa players quickly rushed to the attention of the Galatasaray player
Galatasaray striker Bafetimbi Gomis fell to the ground in the seventh minute of the game
Gomis was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a form of low blood pressure, in 2009
The 32-year-old received treatment from medics after falling to the ground
In 2009 Gomis was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a form of low blood pressure.
That year, he collapsed during a training camp with the France national team and also fainted on three other occasions that year.
In addition, Gomis fainted during Swansea’s game against Tottenham in 2015.
After being assessed Gomis was given permission to return to action
Gomis has a history of fainting during games and can lose consciousness at certain moments
Gomis has produced some impressive performances for Galatasaray this season
The 32-year-old can temporarily lose consciousness at certain moments when a trigger leads to his heart rate and blood pressure suddenly dropping.
Gomis has scored 20 goals in 26 appearances for Galatasaray in all competitions since he joined the club last summer.
After joining Swansea from Marseille in 2014, Gomis scored 17 goals in 71 appearances for the Welsh club.