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02nd Mar 2017

Antoine Griezmann wondergoal is forgotten as Fernando Torres suffers serious injury

Torres was stretchered from the pitch after a sickening clash of heads...

Robert Redmond

Get well soon, Fernando.

Antoine Griezmann scored one of the best goals you’ll see all season on Thursday night, but the game will be remembered for a serious head injury suffered by Fernando Torres.

The Atletico Madrid forward showed exactly why Manchester United are reportedly preparing a €100m bid for him in the summer with a stunning strike against Deportivo La Coruna.

Greizmann played a give and go with two teammates, before hitting a first-time shot, which curled and dipped beyond the Deportivo goalkeeper. The strike seemed to catch the ‘keeper by surprise and drew the game level at 1-1.

However, the game was marred by an injury to Torres.

The Atletico striker was hurt in a clash of heads, and received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital.

Be warned, these are distressing images.


Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan documented the incident on Twitter.

Hopefully Torres’ condition improves, we’ll keep you updated.

 

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