Barcelona's Uruguayan central defender Ronald Araujo, who suffered a concussion after hitting the head in a match against Celta Vigo on Tuesday, has been discharged from hospital after "satisfactory" examinations, his club announced this week. Wednesday.
The length of his absence will depend on the evolution of his state of health, Barca add in a press release.
[MEDICAL RELEASE đź“ť]
The exams carried out on Barça player @RonaldAraujo_4 were conclusive and he received the medical green light to leave the hospital.
His return to the field will depend on his development pic.twitter.com/0VrOuyKhzi
— FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_fra) May 11, 2022
The Uruguayan international had to be evacuated from Camp Nou by ambulance after a head-to-head clash with his young teammate Gavi shortly after the hour mark during FC Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo.
Returning to his post staggering and grimacing, he then collapsed to the ground, when the score was 3-1.
“We were scared, but the doctor reassured us.
He told us he was conscious, that he was fine, that he was out of danger.
He will spend the night in the hospital as a precaution, but he is fine, he may be able to go home tomorrow (Wednesday), ”said his coach Xavi in ​​a post-match press conference.
Araujo, 23, extended his contract at Barca at the end of April until 2026, with an astronomical release clause set at one billion euros.
This season he has played 29 La Liga games, five in the Champions League, five in the Europa League, two in the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, scoring four goals, all in the league.