'I thought I was going to die' - Burnley boss on sepsis scare
Burnley manager Jackie Bachteler will be in the dugout at Turf Moor on Sunday for the first time - but nine months ago she was fighting for her life.
Jackie Bachteler, the newly appointed manager of Burnley's women's first team and men's academy, faced a life-threatening battle with sepsis nine months ago. After joining the club in December to work with the women's team and men's academy, the 37-year-old American was rushed to the hospital after experiencing symptoms of the severe illness.
Bachteler described feeling a sense of impending death and was immediately moved to the intensive care unit, where she underwent multiple treatments and therapies. Her family was unable to visit her due to the circumstances at the time, and she had to learn to walk again while continuing her coaching career on hold. The experience has given her a new perspective on life and made her dedicated to raising awareness about the symptoms of sepsis, as it is a leading cause of death and often overlooked by medical professionals.
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