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Lecce Pulls 18-Year-Old Camarda From Italy U-21 After Head Injury in Milan Match

The club cites precaution under concussion guidelines after the striker experienced memory loss at half-time.

Overview

  • Camarda took a heavy blow to the head around the 33rd minute in an aerial duel with Pervis Estupiñán during LecceMilan.
  • Eusebio Di Francesco said the substitution at the break was mandatory after Camarda could not recall set-piece instructions.
  • The forward was sent to hospital for immediate checks, with media reports indicating exams found no lasting consequences.
  • Lecce formally informed Italy’s Under-21 staff that Camarda will not join the squad, and Jeff Ekhator of Genoa has been called up instead.
  • The 18-year-old AC Milan prospect is on loan at Lecce and remains under club observation and rest following the incident.