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RB Leipzig'sGulacsi Hospitalized After High-Speed Collision with David Zec

Gulacsi sustained a concussion and ear injury, requiring overnight observation, while Zec is responsive but also diagnosed with a concussion.

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Overview

  • Peter Gulacsi and David Zec collided at full speed during the 62nd minute of RB Leipzig's match against Holstein Kiel, briefly losing consciousness.
  • Gulacsi was diagnosed with a concussion and a right ear injury and remains hospitalized overnight for observation.
  • David Zec, also diagnosed with a concussion, is responsive and has returned to his team for further care.
  • Both players must follow the DFL’s graduated head injury protocol before returning to play, emphasizing football's enhanced focus on concussion management.
  • Gulacsi is expected to miss Leipzig’s next match, potentially impacting the team's preparations for their upcoming fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.