Fernando Torres suffered concussion against Deportivo La Coruna.
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is back in training after a head injury scare at Deportivo La Coruna last Thursday.
Torres, 32, was taken to hospital after suffering concussion in a collision with Depor’s Alex Bergantinos and spent a night under observation. He was discharged on Friday.
Torres watched Sunday’s home win over Valencia from the stands and received a standing ovation from the crowd, while a banner read: “The Calderon loves you — strength, Torres!”
On Tuesday, the former Liverpool…
Fernando Torres is on the mend after being injured against Deportivo La Coruna.
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has thanked the club’s fans for their continued support after he suffered a head injury scare in a game at Deportivo La Coruna.
Torres, 32, missed Atletico’s 3-0 home triumph over Valencia on Sunday as a precautionary measure after being discharged from hospital on Friday, where he had spent a night under observation following a collision with a Deportivo player during the 1-1 midweek draw.
Torres watched Sunday’s game from the Vicente Calderon stadium stands…
Diego Simeone describes the shocking moment that Fernando Torres fell to the ground unconscious against Deportivo La Coruna.
Sid Lowe gives up an update on Fernando Torres’ recovery following the head injury he sustained against Deportivo.
Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
Fernando Torres has been released from hospital after suffering a head injury late in Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna on Thursday.
Torres collided with Depor’s Alex Bergantinos while jumping for the ball in the 84th minute and, after his head slammed into the ground, he was attended to for five minutes and left the pitch on a stretcher that carried him to a waiting ambulance.
Initial tests showed no signs of any serious spine or head injuries and Atletico released a statement on…
Sid Lowe gives up an update on Fernando Torres’ recovery following the head injury he sustained against Deportivo.
Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
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