Concern in Uruguay for the health of Maximiliano Araujo. The left winger had to be replaced 26 minutes into the first half of the match against the United States after being noticeably affected after a bad fall.
Araujo24 years old, was removed on a stretcher after being attended by doctorss for a few minutes on the playing field. Attention that his teammates – and also his rivals – had urgently demanded when they saw Maxi lying motionless on the floor.
The play that led to the Uruguayan’s change occurred 23 minutes into the first half: at the exit of a corner kick, the striker jumped almost in tandem with the American Tim Ream and Ronald Araújo, with whom he ended up colliding in the air.
Maxi Araujo would end up taking the worst part: Unlike the Barcelona defender, who managed to put his arm as protective support when landing on the grass, the Toluca footballer fell with almost all of his body weight on his head, causing an involuntary movement of his neck.
Although he initially managed to join, he automatically The Uruguayan put his left hand to the area of his throat with clear signs of pain on his face. It was his last gesture before deciding to lie down on the floor waiting for the doctors to help him.
Immediately, from the bank they sent to warm up Cristian Oliverawhose entry did not cover a change slot since it was a replacement due to a suspected concussion.