Raul Jimenez had to be carried off on a stretcher in the opening minutes of Wolves’ game against Arsenal at the Emirates after being apparently knocked out cold following a heavy clash of heads of David Luiz.
The Wolves striker headed a Willian corner clear but was immediately caught by Luiz who had looked to attack the ball and there was an audible crack that was picked up on Sky Sports’ TV coverage as the pair collided in the air.
The broadcaster opted against showing a replay the incident.
Referee Michael Oliver recognised the severity of the situation straight away and blew his whistle to enable the medical teams from both clubs to come onto the pitch. There were ten medics in total treating both Jimenez and Luiz.
Although Luiz was able to sit up following treatment, Jimenez was placed in the recovery position by Wolves’ medics and given oxygen while a stretcher was brought on to help him safely off.
After approximately eight minutes, Jimenez was eventually removed from the pitch on a stretcher to be taken to hospital. Luiz, on the other hand, was deemed fit to continue after having his head bandaged up following a cut to his forehead.
Sky confirmed around ten minutes later that Jimenez had been taken straight to hospital.
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from Football – inews.co.uk https://ift.tt/3lkP4dO
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