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Torres released from hospital after head injury

Friday, 03 March 2017 7:08 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 03 March 2017 7:08 PM ]

Atletico Madrid's forward Fernando Torres lies on the field after loosing a chance to score during the Spanish league football match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on March 2, 2017. © AFP

Fernando Torres has been released from hospital after suffering a terrible head injury 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 the impact left him unconscious on the ground for a few minutes.

He was then carried off on a stretcher before being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

However, the 32-year-old was able to leave hospital on Friday morning following final tests. Atletico have issued a statement, confirming the player's good health.

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