Ko by side puller! Concerns for Chelsea defender Azpilicueta

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Chelsea lost to Southampton in the Premier League. However, the game is overshadowed by a serious injury.

Shock scene in Southamption! (NEWS: All current information regarding the Premier League)

In the game once morest Chelsea there was an action in the 74th minute that took everyone’s breath away. (DATA: Premier League results and fixture list)

After a corner from the hosts, Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta rose to a header in the penalty area – and was footed in the head by Sekou Mara as he swung out for a side kick.

Azpilicueta later reported on Twitter – following he was immediately taken to the hospital – with the all-clear to speak. He thanked the support and messages from the fans, as well as the help from the medical staff: “Time to regenerate and see you soon on the pitch!”

Potter gives update on Azpilicueta

In the game, the Spaniard slumped and many involved realized he might have had it worse. Players and referees rushed to the rescue to prevent him from choking on his tongue.

Within seconds, the doctors were on the pitch treating the Blues captain. After minutes of treatment, they had stabilized the 33-year-old and carried him off the pitch to applause from the spectators in the stadium. At that point he was conscious once more and received the get well wishes live.

After the game, which the London club lost 1-0, coach Graham Potter gave an update on his health. “Luckily he’s conscious. He’s in the hospital. I think he spoke to his wife. Of course we’re watching him and we’re very worried regarding him,” he explained, adding, “It wasn’t nice to see something like that.”