Falcao out of hospital after 'rugby tackle'
Colombian took a heavy knock to the head when he was caught in a sandwich between Cardinale and Baysse on Wednesday
Radamel Falcao (C) reacts after a crash with Yoan Cardinale (R) on September 21, 2016 at Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, France. PHOTO: AFP
MONACO:
Striker Radamel Falcao left hospital on Thursday after staying overnight for a head injury caused by what his Monaco coach branded a "rugby tackle" in the 4-0 Ligue 1 defeat to Nice.
Falcao took a heavy knock to the head when he was caught in a sandwich between goalkeeper Yoan Cardinale and defender Paul Baysse on Wednesday.
The Colombian international had been chasing a bouncing ball which Cardinale punched clear from just inside his area.
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Falcao, 30, did not reappear for the second half and was later taken to a Monte Carlo hospital for scans on his head and chest.
A member of Monaco's medical staff told AFP that the scans had shown "no problems".
Falcao, who rose to fame at Atletico Madrid, may still miss this Saturday's Ligue 1 clash with Angers but should return to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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Even so, Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim was left fuming.
"In most places in Europe that's a red card," he said.
"Referees should make sure that in these kind of situations there is proper punishment. It was like a rugby tackle."
Striker Radamel Falcao left hospital on Thursday after staying overnight for a head injury caused by what his Monaco coach branded a "rugby tackle" in the 4-0 Ligue 1 defeat to Nice.
Falcao took a heavy knock to the head when he was caught in a sandwich between goalkeeper Yoan Cardinale and defender Paul Baysse on Wednesday.
The Colombian international had been chasing a bouncing ball which Cardinale punched clear from just inside his area.
Balotelli brace helps send Nice top of Ligue 1
Falcao, 30, did not reappear for the second half and was later taken to a Monte Carlo hospital for scans on his head and chest.
A member of Monaco's medical staff told AFP that the scans had shown "no problems".
Falcao, who rose to fame at Atletico Madrid, may still miss this Saturday's Ligue 1 clash with Angers but should return to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Monaco beat Spurs in front of record crowd at Wembley
Even so, Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim was left fuming.
"In most places in Europe that's a red card," he said.
"Referees should make sure that in these kind of situations there is proper punishment. It was like a rugby tackle."