Gladbach's Hashioka taken to hospital after collision in match
New Borussia Mönchengladbach signing Daiki Hashioka was taken to hospital after a collision during the 3-0 defeat at RB Leipzig in their Bundesliga opener on Saturday. The Japan defender, who suffered pain in the neck area, was carried off on a stretcher.
Japan defender Daiki Hashioka of Borussia Mönchengladbach was hospitalized following a collision during their Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig on Saturday. The 27-year-old suffered a neck injury and was carried off on a stretcher in the 72nd minute of the match, which ended in a 3-0 defeat for Gladbach. The incident involved Hashioka colliding with Leipzig's Antonio Nusa, resulting in the Norwegian receiving a yellow card.
Gladbach sporting director Rouven Schröder expressed concern about Hashioka's condition and emphasized the need for caution in such situations.
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