MILAN: Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina remains under observation in hospital but is improving after his frightening collapse following a knock to the head in an Italian league game at the weekend, his father Hernan said on Monday (Mar 18).The Colombia international had received treatment after colliding with striker Ignacio Pussetto minutes into the game at the Stadio San Paolo.The 30-year-old, who is on loan from Arsenal, returned to play with bandages around his head after receiving stitches to his forehead.But 41 minutes later, Ospina collapsed to the ground and was transferred by ambulance to the nearby San Paolo hospital for tests."I haven't had a chance to talk to my son yet because he's still in intensive care," his father Hernan Ospina told Naples-based Radio CRC."I know he's fine because my wife is there. He was given a CT scan and a series of checks."The national team spoke to a doctor from Medellin to understand more about what happened and he said he'd be off the pitch for a … [Read more...] about Football: Napoli keeper Ospina improving after head injury scare
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Football: Napoli goalkeeper Ospina hospitalised after head injury
MILAN: Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina was taken to hospital on Sunday after collapsing unconscious on the pitch following a knock to the head earlier in a Serie A game against Udinese.The Colombia international received treatment after colliding with striker Ignacio Pussetto ten minutes into the game at the Stadio San Paolo.The 30-year-old, who is on loan from Arsenal, was treated on the pitch and returned to play with bandages around his head.But after 41 minutes later, Ospina collapsed to the ground as medics rushed onto the pitch, with the player stretchered off and transferred to hospital in an ambulance for tests.Reports later said that the goalkeeper had regained consciousness and was undergoing an MRI scan. … [Read more...] about Football: Napoli goalkeeper Ospina hospitalised after head injury
Football: Lopes injury highlights failures in concussion protocol, says FIFPro
ZURICH: Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper Anthony Lopes's injury against Barcelona has exposed failings in the way professional football deals with concussion, the global players' union FIFPro said on Thursday (Mar 14).Lopes was injured as he dived at the feet of Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho in the 22nd minute of the round of 16, second leg Champions League match on Wednesday.Although he initially looked as if he was going off, Lopes remained on the pitch for another 11 minutes before being substituted.In a statement to Reuters, FIFPro said the incident "again highlights failures in the current concussion protocol in professional football". It added that these failures "risk seriously damaging the health of players."European soccer's governing body UEFA and Olympique Lyonnais did not immediately reply to requests for comment.FIFPro called for an independent doctor at matches to help decide whether a player with suspected concussion should continue, rather than leaving the decision with … [Read more...] about Football: Lopes injury highlights failures in concussion protocol, says FIFPro
Phil Younghusband okay after serious head injury
Phil Younghusband okay after serious head injury Olmin Leyba (The Philippine Star) - November 27, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Azkals skipper Phil Younghusband, whose stint in Sunday’s final group game in Indonesia was cut short by head injury, assured he would be in fighting shape when the Filipinos battle Vietnam in the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup two-game semis beginning Sunday in Bacolod. “Just to let everyone know, I’m feeling much better today,” said Younghusband who was left bloodied and dizzy after a collision with an Indonesian player at the 25th minute and had to get treatment at a Jakarta hospital while the squad battled the home side to a 0-0 stalemate to clinch the semis berth. “I had four stitches and I should be okay for the next game,” said the team’s top goal scorer as he posted a video of his wound being cleaned. “I think the Doc … [Read more...] about Phil Younghusband okay after serious head injury
Football: Messi injury gives Barca and Dembele chance to prove their worth
BARCELONA: Barcelona's lowest ebbs are invariably followed by questions about Lionel Messi but the issue of over-reliance may become clearer over the coming weeks.The sight of Messi on the ground, grasping his right arm, during Barca's win over Sevilla on Saturday (Oct 20) prompted reactions inside Camp Nou normally reserved for the conceding of goals.Hands behind heads, fingers over mouths, the concern became real shortly after the final whistle when the club confirmed Messi had fractured his radial bone.His absence leaves Barca vulnerable when they need him most, for a run of fixtures that includes Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday, before a return match against Inter in Italy at the start of next month.If he takes longer than expected to recover, he could miss tricky games against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid in La Liga too.Barcelona have grown used to accusations of dependence, not least when results have taken a turn for … [Read more...] about Football: Messi injury gives Barca and Dembele chance to prove their worth