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Ligue 2: concussed, the Chambly goalkeeper is better

1/31/2021, 1:49:33 PM


Hit in the head on Saturday against Caen (4-2), Xavier Pinoteau will stay a day or two under observation at the hospital. But he and his club Cha

“Our goalkeeper Xavier Pinoteau is doing well.

And that is the essential point. "

This Sunday, the Chambly club gave reassuring news of its goalkeeper Xavier Pinoteau.

Hit (31st) on Saturday night by Caen center forward Nicholas Gioacchini (who was sent off) during the Chambly - Caen match (4-2), Pinoteau, 37, was hit in the head.

He lost consciousness about a minute before being transported to Beauvais hospital on a drip where he regained his senses.

Around 1 am, the guard had also given his news on his facebook page: "Small message to all the worried (benevolent) who saw me against Caen, I spend the night in observation and I go out tomorrow (

Editor's note: Sunday

) normally) ... "

If he also told us to "recover slowly", it will nevertheless take a little longer.

He will in fact still remain in the hospital to perform a check-up scan, Monday or Tuesday.

“I thank everyone for the many messages of support and sympathy I have received since last night.

A big thank you also to the SAMU, to the doc and to the rescuers for their efficiency and their kindness!

PS: I haven't said my last word!

», Declared Xavier Pinoteau in his club's press release.

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