Chelsea footballer Azpilicueta carried off the field on a stretcher after suffering a head injury in the Premier League match
Chelsea lost to Southampton in the match of the 24th round of the English Premier League (EPL). This is reported by the correspondent of “Lenta.ru”.
The meeting was held in London and ended with the score 0:1. At the 74th minute of the game, attacking guests Sekou Mara tried to break into the penalty area of the hosts, but hit his opponent Cesar Azpilicuete on the head. The Spanish defender of the Londoners collapsed on the lawn, they began to provide him with medical care.
As a result of the incident, Azpilicuete was unable to leave the field on his own. The football player was taken away on a stretcher, he was conscious, but in an oxygen mask.
Chelsea are 10th in the Premier League table. On account of the team from London 31 points. Southampton, being in 20th position, closes the standings. The club has 18 points.
On May 26, 2022, the completion of the Chelsea deal was officially announced. The club, owned by Russian Roman Abramovich, was sold to a consortium of American businessman Todd Boeli.
Source: Lenta
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