Nigerian midfielder Quadri Liameed was rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness following a accidental collision with an opponent during a Spanish division two fixture between Sabadell and Albacete on Saturday night.
What led to the medical emergency on the pitch? The incident occurred when Albacete player Jose Corpas struck Liameed on the head while attempting to connect with a loose ball in mid-air. The impact left the 24-year-old player unconscious on the turf, prompting immediate medical intervention and his swift transfer to a nearby medical facility for urgent care.
Following the frightening episode, the club provided positive updates regarding his recovery. Sabadell confirmed that Liameed regained consciousness while receiving treatment at the hospital and subsequently underwent a series of comprehensive medical evaluations.
Later, following their 2-1 defeat to Albacete, the club announced that the Nigerian player had been given a clean bill of health and discharged. Medical scans revealed no underlying complications, allowing him to travel back with the squad.
"The best of the news has arrived! Quadri Liameed has received medical discharge after all the tests have come out well and will return tonight to Sabadell!" the club stated in an official release, while also expressing gratitude to the medical team of Albacete for their prompt assistance during the emergency.
Liameed has established himself as an integral member of the Sabadell squad this campaign, maintaining an ever-present record by featuring in all 12 of the team's league fixtures so far. He has contributed three assists as his side continues their pursuit of promotion in the competitive Spanish league standings, currently sitting nine points behind the league leaders.