Athletistic/ Football. Saturday, February 18, the London defender of Chelsea Cesar Azpilicueta was seriously injured during a duel of the 24th day of the English championship against Southampton (0-1).

The incident happened in the 74th minute of the match, when Sekou Mara tried to hit himself effectively, but instead of the ball to hit kick in the head of Azpilicueta.

After the injury, the footballer received first aid directly on the field, after which the defender was taken on a stretcher and quickly sent to one of the local clinics.

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter, commenting on the situation with the Blues player, stressed that Azpilicueta was aware.

“It was a bad time for us. He is conscious in hospital and speaking. We are monitoring him and making sure he was in order, — quotes the words of Potter BBC.

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