Pedro suffered a concussion during Chelsea’s pre-season friendly against Arsenal in China.
Chelsea won the match 3-0 thanks to a brace from Michy Batshuayi after Willian had scored an opener. But it was Pedro who became the talking point of the match as he suffered a horrific head injury due his clash with Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
Ospina took out Pedro as he was about to punch out a cross that came into the box. The Spaniard immediately collapsed onto the ground and was there for about two to three minutes after which he was taken off the field by the Chelsea medical staff.
Now Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that the player was taken to the hospital after a suspected concussion but as of now he is doing ok. Conte also said that Pedro will be staying back in Beijing as of now and if his condition improves then he will be joining the rest of the squad in Singapore.
Conte said, “Pedro went to the hospital and for sure he should be okay but I think he had concussion,”
“For this reason, our doctor preferred to take him to the hospital and check him in the right way. It is a pity because in this period it is not good to have this type of injury but he should be okay. I am very happy for this.”
“For sure he stays here [in Beijing] and then if the situation is okay he will come tomorrow to Singapore.”
Antonio Conte on Pedro, who went to hospital: 'Should be OK. He stays here and if the situation is OK he will come tomorrow to Singapore.' pic.twitter.com/amznFzDC7s
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 22, 2017
Antonio Conte was also praised the performance of Michy Batshuayi saying that,
“Last season it was a difficult season for Michy but don’t forget he scored a very important goal to give us the title. I think last season he had a bit of difficulty because it is not easy to play in the Premier League. It is a physical league and a very strong league.”
“After one year he is working very well and he is improving. Me and my staff want to improve every player and Batshuayi is a young player with great potential and it is important for him and for us to work in this way, and for him to understand what I want. For me the striker is very important, he is a point of reference. If he stays in the right position, it is easier for us, for the team and to play good football.”
