Arrowhead Stadium witnessed a frightening moment on Monday during the Copa America match when Uruguayan soccer player, Maximiliano Araujo, was rushed off the field with a neck brace following a serious collision. The incident occurred as Araujo contested a corner kick, resulting in a clash with Ronald Araujo and Tim Ream, which led to him landing awkwardly on his head.
The immediate concern for Araujo’s well-being was apparent as his Uruguayan teammates urgently called for medical assistance. Despite the distressing scene, the player managed to signal a thumbs-up to the crowd, providing a measure of relief before he was escorted away from the pitch. Although Ronald Araujo was embroiled in the incident, he escaped serious injury, while Tim Ream managed to continue playing after momentarily going down.
In the aftermath of the injury scare, the Uruguayan Football Association provided an update during the game’s intermission. They assured fans that Maximiliano Araujo was in stable condition, stating that he would undergo further evaluations for the head injury he sustained.
Prior to his harrowing exit from the game, Araujo had been a standout performer for Uruguay in the tournament. The Montevideo native scored a stunning goal in the opening match and added another to his tally in the subsequent victory over Bolivia.
Source: The Mirror US