Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta watches training hours after being released from hospital following horror head injury
CESAR AZPILICUETA watched training as he recovers from a horrific head injury he suffered against Southampton.
The Chelsea captain was concussed after being kicked in the head by Saints star Sekou Mara as he attempted an overhead kick on Saturday.
GettyCesar Azpilicueta attended Chelsea training as a spectator this week[/caption]
Chelsea boss Graham Potter chatted to his captain during trainingGetty
ReutersThe Spaniard was concussed after being kicked by Sekou Mara[/caption]
Azpilicueta appeared to have been knocked out as he lay on the ground motionless.
He quickly received medical treatment which included being given oxygen.
After a few minutes of assistance he was taken off the pitch before being taken to hospital.
Chelsea released a statement on his condition revealing he was well enough to watch his team-mates train.
The club said: “The club’s medical team are closely monitoring Cesar’s condition, adhering to the important concussion protocols in place to ensure his safety.
“Cesar observed training today, before he starts working towards returning to the pitch.”
Azpilicueta, 33, has tweeted since the incident thanking the medics and hospital for their help.
He wrote: “My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident.
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“From the Chelsea FC medical team, to team-mates and opponents, to St Mary’s and Cleveland Hospital and all staff members and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart.
“Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!”
