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Napoli's David Ospina in hospital after suffering head injury

Napoli confirm CT scan was clear and Ospina will stay in hospital overnight for observation

Monday 18 March 2019 06:29, UK

David Ospina was taken to hospital after collapsing with a head injury
Image: David Ospina was taken to hospital after collapsing with a head injury

Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina has been taken to hospital after collapsing following a head injury during a Serie A game against Udinese.

Ospina, who is currently on loan from Arsenal, suffered a cut to the head early in the first half after colliding with Udinese winger Ignacio Pussetto while tying to cut out a cross.

Napoli keeper Ospina receives treatment
Image: Napoli 'keeper Ospina receives treatment

Ospina received treatment and continued to play, but collapsed shortly before half-time and was stretchered off before being taken to hospital for tests.

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Italian media reports said a CT scan was clear but Ospina will remain under observation for the next 24-48 hours.

Ospina was taken from the field after collapsing before half-time
Image: Ospina was taken from the field after collapsing before half-time

Second-placed Napoli won the match 4-2 after Udinese had fought from 2-0 down to get back to 2-2. A Dries Mertens goal secured the points for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

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