Didier Drogba was taken to hospital with mild concussion last night after being knocked unconscious during Saturday's 3-1 win over Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.
The incident happened when Drogba and Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy jumped to challenge for a cross in the 65th minute and Ruddy inadvertently struck the Chelsea striker in the face.
Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance and Drogba was treated on the pitch for nearly ten minutes before being carried off wearing what appeared to be a breathing aid.
"Didier is showing signs of recovery," said Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas.
"He lost consciousness completely on the pitch and I have to be very, very grateful to my players, the Norwich players and the medical staff for reacting so quickly to a potentially dangerous situation.
"We're awaiting the full exams on his concussions but hopefully nothing is wrong."
Villas-Boas did not blame Ruddy for the clash.
He added: "You expect physical contact from any game and things can happen."
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The incident happened when Drogba and Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy jumped to challenge for a cross in the 65th minute and Ruddy inadvertently struck the Chelsea striker in the face.
The impact was so forceful that the 33-year-old appeared to have lost consciousness even before he landed head-first on the ground.
Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance and Drogba was treated on the pitch for nearly ten minutes before being carried off wearing what appeared to be a breathing aid.
"Didier is showing signs of recovery," said Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas.
"He lost consciousness completely on the pitch and I have to be very, very grateful to my players, the Norwich players and the medical staff for reacting so quickly to a potentially dangerous situation.
"We're awaiting the full exams on his concussions but hopefully nothing is wrong."
Villas-Boas did not blame Ruddy for the clash.
He added: "You expect physical contact from any game and things can happen."
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