Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been discharged from hospital.

 Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been discharged from medical institution after struggling a concussion all through Saturday's home defeat by way of Southampton.

Azpilicueta lay immobile on the pitch after being struck in the face by means of Sekou Mara as the Saints replacement attempted an overhead kick.

The Spain defender, 33, obtained oxygen remedy for several mins before being taken off on a stretcher, even though he become aware as he left the sector.

Chelsea said he become "getting better nicely".

In a declaration on Tuesday, the Blues brought: "The club's clinical group are closely monitoring Cesar's situation, adhering to the critical concussion protocols in vicinity to make sure his safety.

"Cesar determined schooling today, earlier than he begins working closer to returning to the pitch."

On Sunday, the total-again tweeted: "My own family and that i would really like to thank all and sundry who has been looking after me since the day before today's incident.

"From the Chelsea FC clinical crew, to crew-buddies and warring parties, to St Mary's and Cleveland medical institution and all team of workers members and medical doctors: a massive thanks from the lowest of my heart. Now, time to recover and i'm able to see you soon at the pitch!"

James Ward-Prowse's free-kick in first-half stoppage time condemned the Blues to their 5th defeat of 2023. They are 11 points off the greatest League pinnacle 4 with 15 league games remaining.