Koeman fine after heart procedure: 'That was quite a shock'

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman feels "very healthy" after undergoing an emergency heart procedure in Amsterdam last Sunday due to chest pain, according to a translation by Goal's Emma Smith.

The 57-year-old admitted the heart procedure was a sobering experience but said he's raring to go whenever the coronavirus allows football to return.

"That was quite a shock last weekend. For me, but above that for my family and friends. Thankfully the doctors helped me swiftly and amazingly and I'm very grateful for that. You get very humble from an event like this," he tweeted.

"It was great to see how many people were moved. I'm thankful for all the sweet messages from people I know and from clubs, but also from people I have never met. That strengthened me and I'm very thankful for that.

"At this moment I feel very healthy. That means I will continue my work with full strength, as soon as the ball starts rolling again. Again: thanks for all the support. We'll see each other soon."

Koeman was appointed Netherlands boss in February 2018 following stints in charge of Feyenoord, Southampton, and Everton. He represented his country 78 times during his playing career, and he won eight league titles and two European Cups through his spells with Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Barcelona.