Chelsea's Azpilicueta ready for recovery

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta was stretchered off and given oxygen at his side's match against Southampton on Saturday after receiving a massive kick to the face.

The Spanish international was kicked in the face by Sekou Mara. Azpilicueta was left lying on the pitch and his teammates quickly called for medical assistance, who spent more than ten minutes treating the player.

He has been in hospital since then but on Tuesday he was able to leave and return home to London to recover.

"Following a concussion injury sustained during Saturday’s game against Southampton, Cesar Azpilicueta has been discharged from hospital and is recovering well at Cobham. The club’s medical team are closely monitoring Cesar’s condition, adhering to the important concussion protocols in place to ensure his safety. He observed training today, before he starts working towards returning to the pitch," Chelsea reported.

 

February 21, 2023