Cesar Azpilicueta discharged from hospital after concussion and 'recovering well', say Chelsea

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been discharged from hospital after suffering a concussion in the 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday. Azpilicueta, 33, was struck in the face by Saints’ Sekou Mara as he attempted an overhead kick. The Spaniard received treatment on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher.

Ad Chelsea have said that he is “recovering well” and has been watching a training session at Cobham on Tuesday. Premier LeaguePotter denies 'conspiracy' as manager slow to appear after Southampton defeat18/02/2023 AT 18:44 “Following a concussion injury sustained during Saturday’s game against Southampton, Cesar Azpilicueta has been discharged from hospital and is recovering well at Cobham,” read the club statement. “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 has started 11 of Chelsea’s 23 Premier League games this season. The club are 10th in the table, 11 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham. Potter denies 'conspiracy' after Southampton loss How to watch RB Leipzig v Man City Azpilicueta tweeted on Sunday: «My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday's incident.

»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!" Chelsea travel to Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. While pressure appears to be mounting on Chelsea manager Graham Potter, he said he doesn’t