Chelsea captain Azpilicueta out of hospital after being kicked in head

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been discharged from the hospital and is “recovering well” after being kicked within the head throughout an English Premier League sport, the membership mentioned on Tuesday.

Azpilicueta was taken off on a stretcher carrying a neck brace and respiratory from an oxygen masks following a 10-minute stoppage after being hit within the face by an tried overhead kick by Southampton participant Sekou Mara in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Chelsea mentioned Azpilicueta sustained a concussion and was again on the membership coaching floor.

“The club’s medical team are closely monitoring Cesar’s condition, adhering to the important concussion protocols in place to ensure his safety,” Chelsea mentioned.

“Cesar observed training today, before he starts working towards returning to the pitch.”

The 33-year-old Azpilicueta 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.