He experienced a moment of tension and concern Stamford Bridgebecause César Azpilicueta left the field on a stretcher and on oxygen, after being served for almost 10 minutes. What happened to the defender? In the 73rd minute Séku Mara tested a Chilean and hit the Spaniard squarely in the head as Chelsea hosted Southampton.
For that kick in the face, Azpilicueta was taken out on a stretcher with oxygen. pic.twitter.com/fQbSwAODfO
— Claudio Mauri (@hcmauri) February 18, 2023
Navarrez’s teammates immediately called for help and the London team’s medical staff came to treat him, applying oxygen and a neck brace to immobilize his head.
Azpilicueta’s Face Kick (Available in Argentina)
Moment of tension at Stamford Bridge: Cesar Azpilicueta was hit in the face so hard it silenced the pitch.
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Azpilicueta’s Face Kick (Available in Spain)
What a blow for Azpilicueta! He had to leave the game on a stretcher after being kicked very hard by Sekou Mara 🙏🏻#PremierLeagueDAZN ⚽🏴 pic.twitter.com/NkzZ4cMomR
— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) February 18, 2023
According to the journalist’s information Manuel SanchezWhen Azpilicueta left the field, he was conscious, with a headache and awaiting tests at a hospital.
In addition, and awaiting an official statement, he said that according to the first studies, it will not be a serious injury.
Tests carried out this afternoon on Cesar Azpilicueta rule out a serious injury. Nothing is broken, but will spend the night for observation.
It seems that everything will be terror and headache for the Spaniards. @EFEdeportes | @EFnews
– Manuel Sánchez (@ManuSanchezGom) February 18, 2023
