Cezar Apilicueta: Chelsea Skipper Breaks Silence After Worrying Injury Against Southampton

• Cezar Apilicueta picked a worrying head injury during Chelsea's Premier League clash against Southampton
• A stray boot from Southampton forward Sekou Mara accidentally caught Azpilicueta in the face before he was stretchered off
• The Spaniard is understood to have been rushed to the hospital soon after, where he is currently receiving treatment

Chelsea skipper Cezar Azpilicueta has broken silence for the first time since he suffered a worrying injury in the Premier League on Saturday.

Azpilicueta was part of the Blues' starting XI that took on bottom-placed Southampton at Stamford Bridge.

However, the Spaniard was unable to see out the rest of the match after he picked up a nasty injury.

According to 90min, the defender was stretchered from the field with an oxygen mask after a stray boot from Southampton forward Sekou Mara accidentally caught him full in the face.

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Following careful treatment on the pitch side, Azpi is understood to have been taken straight to the hospital for further assessment.

Azpi breaks silence

Azpilicueta has now taken to social media to share a positive update regarding his injury.

The Chelsea ace shared a photo of himself from the hospital bed with the caption:

"Hi everyone! Thank you all for your love and messages of support! My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident.

"From the Chelsea Football Club medical team, to teammates and opponents, to St Mary’s and Cleveland Hospital and all staff members and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart.

"Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch," he added.

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Potter has come under immense scrutiny since he succeeded Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge back in September.

The former Brighton boss has been unable to steady the ship at the club, with the Blues managing just one win 10 outings.