According to Dutch media reports, Little Brinde will serve as an ambassador for the Heart Foundation. For nearly two years, the 31-year-old Ajax player has been playing in a state with an ICD implant (internal defibrillator).
Due to myocarditis, Young Blind fell in the Champions League match against Valencia at the end of 2019. As a precaution, he implanted an ICD in his body and returned to the pitch a few weeks later. Younger Blind said: "I quickly returned to normal life and soon started exercising again. I've also had times of anxiety, but I've proven that even if I have a heart problem, I can still compete in top sports. ”
"When it comes to heart problems, people usually think of the elderly, but there are also many children and young people who have similar problems. Look at me, I've gotten a lot of positive feedback, especially for young people who may not reveal that they have heart problems because they are ashamed, but they may not be afraid to exercise again. I hope I can inspire these young people to start exercising and get back to normal life as much as possible. ”
(One Plus Seven)