Colombia sensation Linda Caicedo, 18, collapses for SECOND time in just three days on pitch at Women’s World Cup

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COLOMBIA sensation Linda Caicedo collapsed AGAIN – just three days after her training ground scare.

Physios raced onto the pitch after the 18-year-old hit the deck as concerned team-mates watched on in the Women’s World Cup clash.

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group H - Germany v Colombia - Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia - July 30, 2023 Colombia's Linda Caicedo receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Jaimi JoyMedics raced onto the pitch to tend to Linda Caicedo after her latest collapseReuters
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Linda Caicedo collapsed for the second time this week in Colombia’s 2-1 win over Germany[/caption]
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Linda Caicedo fell to the turf in training earlier this week and again late in the 2-1 win over Germany[/caption]

Earlier this week, Caicedo fell to the floor in training with reports claiming it was down to a lack of sleep and the soaring Australian temperatures.

The Real Madrid star dropped to her hands and knees in the 83rd minute of Colombia’s 2-1 win against Germany before laying completely flat on her front as she received treatment.

She was eventually helped to her feet and made her way to the sidelines.

But rather than subbing her off, the teen was remarkably allowed to carry on playing.

She was eventually replaced by Marcela Restrepo in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

Caicedo hit a 52nd-minute wonder goal to put Colombia 1-0 up in Sydney.

Alexandra Popp’s 89th-minute penalty levelled before Manuela Vanegas’ headed winner sparked bedlam in the 97th minute.

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