Get well soon, Fernando.
Antoine Griezmann scored one of the best goals you’ll see all season on Thursday night, but the game will be remembered for a serious head injury suffered by Fernando Torres.
The Atletico Madrid forward showed exactly why Manchester United are reportedly preparing a €100m bid for him in the summer with a stunning strike against Deportivo La Coruna.
Greizmann played a give and go with two teammates, before hitting a first-time shot, which curled and dipped beyond the Deportivo goalkeeper. The strike seemed to catch the ‘keeper by surprise and drew the game level at 1-1.
GRIEZMANN WHAT A GOAL pic.twitter.com/M8L3AiBGiY
— Paul Pogba (@Pogbaology) March 2, 2017
However, the match was marred by an injury to Torres.
The Atletico striker was hurt in a clash of heads, and received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital.
Be warned, these are distressing images.
Get well soon @Torres ?? pic.twitter.com/GM4qrqeTtm
— Allegri (@TheAllegriEra) March 2, 2017
Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan documented the incident on Twitter.
Serious looking injury for Fernando Torres after clash of heads. Medics rushing in. Simeone very angry.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 2, 2017
Torres head slammed into ground as he fell. Teammates and opponents ran over to help him immediately.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 2, 2017
Torres treated for quite a while on the pitch. Now being taken off on stretcher, with neck in brace. Riazor fans standing to applaud.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 2, 2017
Seven minutes of added time at Riazor. Atletico ending with 10 men as Torres [apparently] on way to hospital.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 2, 2017
Atletico statement saying Torres is "stable" after receiving heavy blow to head & will spend night in hospital: https://t.co/RIL2syIg3Y
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 2, 2017
Torres brother – "Thanks to everyone for their support and concern. At the moment it seems it will all just be a big fright." https://t.co/vgMbPGNCm7
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 2, 2017
Griezmann – "I dont really care now about football or the result, only worried about Fernando's health at moment. Hope he's ok & back soon" https://t.co/TpFoyRYydO
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 2, 2017
Torres was thankfully discharged from hospital on Friday morning, as said he was fine after the injury scare.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRJ6r2QjaaA/?taken-by=fernandotorres
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