Former Chelsea Player Christian Atsu Trapped In Turkey Earthquake

• Turkey and Syria were hit by an earthquake on Monday that left more than 3,000 people dead with more said to rise over the coming days.

• Former Chelsea player, Christian Atsu is believed to be trapped in the Earthquake together with the club’s sporting director, Taner Savut.

• The Ex-Chelsea winger plays for Hatayspor in Turkey prior to the natural disaster.

EKO HOT BLOG reports on a devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, leaving over 1000 people dead and the death toll is expected to rise to 10,000.

The earthquake, which consisted of two major tremors, first a 7.8 magnitude and second a 7.5 magnitude, hit the region of Kahramanmara, where the Turkish club Hatayspor is based.

Former Chelsea winger, Christian Atsu, who currently plays for Hatayspor, is among those reported to be trapped under rubble. The club’s sporting director, Taner Savut, is also said to be trapped.

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The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with buildings collapsing and many people trapped in the rubble.

Emergency crews and rescue teams are working tirelessly to search for survivors and provide aid to those affected. The local authorities have declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and are appealing for international assistance.

Atsu, who joined Hatayspor from Saudi Arabian side Al-Raed in 2022, has not yet been located, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing. The football community and fans are closely following the situation and hoping for the best for Atsu and all those affected by the earthquake.

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This tragedy is a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of disaster preparedness. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Turkey and Syria as they cope with the aftermath of this devastating earthquake.

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