Atletico Madrid Striker Fernando Torres has been discharged from hospital after having tests on the head injury he suffered in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Deportivo La Coruna.
The 32-year-old spent the night in the hospital after falling heavily in an aerial challenge with Alex Bergantinos.
Atletico confirmed scans showed he has “no traumatic alterations or injuries” and will need to rest for 48 hours.
The club finished the game with 10 men, having used all three substitutes.
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Athletico Madrid striker, Fernando Torres, is in a stable condition after being rushed to hospital on Thursday night.
The former Chelsea star was momentarily unconscious after being involved in a clash of heads during Atletico Madrid’s encounter with Deportivo.
Torres hit the ground with a terrific thud after challenging Alex Bergantinos for an aerial ball.
Medical staff promptly rushed over and he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher.
Torres being stretchered off
Some of the striker’s teammates appeared to be in tears while coach Diego Simeone protested to the officials.
Subsequently, Atlético gave an update on Twitter, assuring worried fans that the player was not in critical condition.
Thanks for the messages of support for @Torres. He’s stable and conscious. He’ll spend the night in hospital and undergo more tests tomorrow
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 2, 2017
The club also confirmed that the striker did not suffer any traumatic injury.
Good news (1/2) @Torres has undergone a cranial and cervical CT. There are no alterations nor traumatic injuries
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 2, 2017
Torres later tweeted at night, thanking fans for their concern.
Muchas gracias a todos por preocuparos por mí y por vuestros mensajes de ánimo. Ha sido sólo un susto. Espero volver muy pronto!
— Fernando Torres (@Torres) March 2, 2017
