Real's Sami Khedira spends night in hospital after concussion

Real's Sami Khedira spends night in hospital after concussion

FP Archives December 3, 2014, 13:00:34 IST

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has spent the night under observation in hospital after suffering a concussion in Tuesday’s King’s Cup game.

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Real's Sami Khedira spends night in hospital after concussion

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has spent the night under observation in hospital after suffering a concussion in Tuesday’s King’s Cup game at home to Cornella.

Thomas Mueller celebrates with Mario Goetze and Sami Khedira (R) after scoring a goal against Portugal. Reuters

Khedira collided with Cornella midfielder David Garcia shortly after halftime at the Bernabeu and after playing on for a few minutes the German international had to come off and was replaced by Jese.

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“Following scans carried out on Sami Khedira by the Real Madrid medical services … a concussion has been diagnosed,” the European champions said on their website (www.realmadrid.com).

“He will remain under observation for the whole night.”

Holders Real won the last-32, second leg game against the third-tier minnows 5-0 for a 9-1 aggregate victory.

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