Benfica striker who scored 17 goals collapses, rushed to hospital | OneFootball

Kerem Akturkoglu, a former Benfica forward, went through a moment of great concern during Fenerbahçe’s 4-2 win over Konyaspor this Saturday. The Turkish international was knocked unconscious after a collision with an opponent and had to leave the pitch in the 54th minute.

The incident happened in the 51st minute, when Akturkoglutook a blow to the head against the chest of a Konyaspor player. The forward immediately fell to the ground and caused concern. After regaining consciousness, he was taken off on a stretcher and transported to Ataşehir Hospital, where he underwent the first medical examinations.

Fenerbahçe later reported that the player’s condition is stable and that the initial tests did not reveal any problems. Akturkoglu was visited by several club members after the match and remained hospitalized overnight, as a precaution and for observation.

Further tests are scheduled and should allow for a more complete assessment of the former Benfica player’s condition. On the pitch, Fenerbahçe responded in the best possible way to the defeat suffered in the opening round against Gençlerbirligi. Greenwood was the standout performer of the match, with two goals and an assist, while Asensio and Muriqi also got on the scoresheet in the Turkish side’s win.

Nélson Semedo started, . The next fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, against Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon.

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