Chelsea confirms Azpilicueta released from hospital after head injury
After suffering a head injury in Chelsea's Saturday Premier League defeat to Southampton, the Chelsea captain had to be taken off the field on a stretcher and was taken to a hospital. The club provides an injury update on their captain on Tuesday.
Following his head injury during Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday,
Cesar Azpilicuetastretchered off the field as he was given oxygen, and taken to hospital.
The Blues captain thanked everyone who take cared of him on Twitter, where he wrote: "
My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident.
"From the Chelsea medical team, to teammates and opponents, to St Mary’s and Cleveland Hospital and all staff members and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!"
confirmed on Tuesday that the 33-year-old defender has been released from the hospital, noting that the club will monitor his recovery, eying getting him back on the pitch as soon as possible.
"Following a concussion injury sustained during Saturday’s game against Southampton, César Azpilicueta has been discharged from hospital and is recovering well at Cobham,"
an official club statement reads.
"The club’s medical team are closely monitoring César’s condition, adhering to the important concussion protocols in place to ensure his safety. César observed training today, before he starts working towards returning to the pitch."
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