Ellie Roebuck, the England and Barcelona goalkeeper, faced a life-altering stroke at 24, leaving her fearful of never playing football again. Despite severe health challenges, including potential vision loss, Roebuck's recovery journey turned into an inspiring story of resilience. After returning from the World Cup, she initially struggled with form and health, experiencing symptoms like dizziness and impaired vision. Her initial treatment focused on concussion, but she intuitively felt something more severe was wrong. Ultimately, Roebuck's narrative illustrates not only her physical comeback but also her mental strength in overcoming significant adversity.
I'm lucky because I should have lost my vision. The majority of people that suffer a stroke [like mine] do that. So, I probably should have been blind.
This is Roebuck's story - one of sport's remarkable comebacks. After returning from World Cup duty in Australia, Roebuck's season did not go to plan.
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