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Guangxi's Samuel Asamoah Has Neck Surgery After Sideline Collision, Season Over

The club says his condition is stable after an operation in Nanning, with doctors warning of a potential high‑grade spinal cord injury.

Overview

  • The injury occurred in the 50th minute against Chongqing Tonglianglong when 19-year-old Zhang Zhixiong shoulder-checked Asamoah near the touchline, earning a yellow card.
  • Asamoah lost balance and struck an LED advertising board head-first, receiving several minutes of on‑field treatment before being substituted.
  • Guangxi Pingguo confirms he will miss the remainder of the season and cautions that his professional career may be seriously affected.
  • The club reports he underwent successful surgery in a Nanning hospital and that his postoperative condition is currently stable.
  • The incident has prompted comparisons to prior sideline collisions, including the recent fatal case of Billy Vigar, fueling questions about pitch‑side safety.