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Death scare for Fernando Torres as striker suffered head injury
Fernando Torres was rushed to hospital after suffering a horror head injury in Atletico Madrid’s Liga draw with Deportivo La Coruna.
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Fernando Torres, 32, was hit from behind by Deportivo’s Alex Bergantinos in a clash of heads five minutes from time and hit the ground hard as he appeared to have already lost consciousness.
“Our player, who is stable, suffered a heavy blow to the head in the final stages of the match and had to be taken quickly to hospital by ambulance.
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“The striker will spend the night under observation.”
After undergoing a CT scan, Torres tweeted from the hospital: “Many thanks to all for worrying for me and for your messages of encouragement. Has been only a scare. I hope to come back very soon!”
Chelsea FC, the team for which Torres played in between Liverpool and his current stint with Atletico, tweeted its support as well.
“Thoughts tonight are also with Torres. Get well soon Nando, from everyone at Stamford Bridge.
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