Quadri Liameed taken to hospital after head injury in Spain

Nigerian midfielder Quadri Liameed, also known as Kuadri Lyamid, was taken to hospital after losing consciousness during CE Sabadell’s Spanish second-division match against Albacete.

The incident occurred in the 40th minute and caused a lengthy stoppage as medical staff came on to treat the Sabadell player, who had been left motionless on the pitch.

Lyamid was struck on the head by a powerful kick from Albacete player Jose Corpas. The contact was reportedly accidental, but the force of the blow immediately raised concern among the players, officials and spectators.

The referee showed Corpas a straight red card following the incident. Medical personnel then continued treating Lyamid before he eventually regained consciousness.

Despite recovering awareness, the Nigerian midfielder was carried from the pitch on a stretcher and taken by ambulance to hospital. He was admitted for further examinations and monitoring because of the seriousness of the injury.

Play resumed after several minutes, with Albacete continuing to lead despite Sabadell’s attempts to fight their way back into the match.

Albacete had built a two-goal advantage before Inigo Aguilar reduced the deficit for Sabadell in the 81st minute. The visitors resisted the late pressure, helped by several important saves from their goalkeeper, to secure victory.

Sabadell later issued an update on Lyamid’s condition, confirming that he remained under medical observation. The club said his initial examinations had produced encouraging signs, but did not provide further details about the injury.

Additional medical assessments will be needed before the full extent of the damage can be established. Lyamid’s recovery period and prospects of returning to competitive football will depend on those results and the recommendations of the medical team.

The incident underlines the dangers posed by head injuries in professional football and the importance of rapid medical treatment when a player is seriously hurt.