{"id":264337,"date":"2016-11-02T10:28:09","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T10:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=264337"},"modified":"2016-11-02T10:28:09","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T10:28:09","slug":"boakye-yiadom-downplays-concussion-scare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2016\/11\/boakye-yiadom-downplays-concussion-scare\/","title":{"rendered":"Boakye-Yiadom downplays concussion scare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ghana and Latina striker Richmond Boakye Yaidom has disclosed that he is responding to treatment and is well on his way to recovery after suffering a concussion in a Serie B match against Citadella.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred just 23 minutes into the match after he collided with an opponent.<\/p>\n

The striker passed out on the pitch before he was picked up and taken to a nearby hospital by the emergency ambulance present at the stadium.<\/p>\n

According to medical experts the striker suffered what is called \u201cTrauma Cranico Commotivo\u201d (temporary unconsciousness or confusion and other symptoms caused by a blow on the head).<\/p>\n

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Feeling well, nothing serious anymore! Out of intensive care! Thanks to God, @ascittadella73<\/a> @UsLatinaCalcio<\/a> & all for the love & support! pic.twitter.com\/dKt3pvYoKY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 R. Boakye-Yiadom (@Boakye_Yiadom9) November 1, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n