Ex-Manchester United striker Diego Forlan hospitalised with broken ribs and collapsed lung | OneFootball

Veteran striker landed heavily after a collison with another player

Icon: Diego Forlan

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The 46-year-old was playing for Old Boys against Old Christians in an over-40s Liga Universitaria game on Saturday, but was left needing hospital treatment following a hefty collison during the match.

It was at the hospital that doctors discovered three broken ribs and a partially-collapsed lung, which also needed draining of fluid.

Forlan, the report adds, is now in a good condition and expects to be discharged on Tuesday.

It has been reported that Forlan has told friends he harbours no ill will towards the unnamed opponent who played a part in his injury.

Forlan retired from professional football in 2019, aged 40, and went on to launch a professional tennis career. He earned a wildcard for the main doubles draw of the Uruyguan Open last year, but lost in the first round.