Sunderland left-back Patrick van Aanholt was pulled out of Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Tottenham because of "medical advice from cardiologists", according to manager David Moyes.
Van Aanholt, 26, was replaced by Jason Denayer 15 minutes before kick-off.
"He had the statutory checks with the cardiologists," said Moyes.
"The Football Association panel looked at it and advised us really late on Sunday that he should not play until further tests had taken place."
Moyes said the Dutch player has since had those tests and will travel with the squad for Wednesday's EFL Cup match against Queens Park Rangers (19:45 BST).
"We are just surprised the FA panel didn't contact me or my doctor until 3.55 on Sunday afternoon," added Moyes.
"I have never in my career been put in a situation like that ever, so we had that to deal with.
"It was completely outside our control, but it was in our control because we knew we had to make the correct decision for the player and for the football club."
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