Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been discharged from hospital and is “recovering” after being kicked within the head throughout an English Premier League recreation, the membership stated on Tuesday.
Southampton participant sporting a neck brace and respiratory by way of an oxygen masks after a 10-minute stoppage after being hit within the face following an tried overhead kick by Seco Mara in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday Azpilicueta was taken away on a stretcher. ,
Chelsea stated Azpilicueta is injured and is again on the membership’s coaching floor.
Cesar Azpilicueta has been launched from hospital and is recovering effectively at Cobham, following an harm sustained throughout Saturday’s recreation in opposition to Southampton.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 21, 2023
“The club’s medical team are closely monitoring Caesar’s condition and following important concussion protocols to ensure his safety,” Chelsea stated.
“Caesar watched training today, before starting to work towards returning to the pitch.” Azpilicueta, 33, joined Chelsea in 2012 and has helped the membership win two Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2021. He was named captain in 2019.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
