Determined Seagulls defender training hard after heart scare

Brighton defender Connor Goldson has revealed he has been following a dedicated training programme ahead of the new season after being diagnosed with a heart problem.

Goldson underwent preventative heart surgery at the end of March to correct a defect identified in routine cardiac screening by the newly-promoted Premier League side.

The centre-half was involved in the Seagulls’ pre-match warm-up against Aston Villa on the final day of the season and has since been determined to get back to full health in time for the 2017/18 campaign.

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“I went out to America in the summer with my friend Jon Taylor, who plays for Rotherham, and we spent every single day in the gym,” Goldson said.

“We did different runs and started weight training again, so I am back at the weight I left at now. I’m happy, feeling fit and ready to go.

“We were out in the gym every day over there and when I came back I went to Birmingham to continue my work.

“It was a different situation for me, as I had a long period away last season and I didn’t feel exhausted at the end.

“Those who played 46 games needed a rest, but I felt like I didn’t need to and cracked on to get myself back fit.”