Arsenal loaned Goalkeeper David Ospina has been discharged from hospital after collapsing during Napoli’s Serie A match on Monday.
The
Colombia goalkeeper underwent a scan after cutting his head in a
collision with Udinese winger Ignacio Pussetto at Stadio San Paolo.
Ospina,
who is on loan at the Serie A sidefrom Arsenal, received treatment on
the pitch and initially played on before collapsing just prior to
half-time.
The 30-year-old spent the night under observation and Napoli confirmed furthertests came back clear.
Ospina has withdrawn from his country’s upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea as a precaution.
“David
Ospina was this afternoon discharged from the clinic where he had been
admitted last night for a series of investigations and specialist
visits,” read a Napoli statement.
“All tests are negative. The visits [ruled out] any problems.
“The player has been advised to have a few days off and will not respond to the call-up of his national team.”
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