Captain Alvaro Morata is hit hard after catching a streaker following Spain's run to the European Championship final. The excitement surrounding the striker is initially huge. Now the 31-year-old gives the all-clear.
10.07.2024, 13:47
10.07.2024, 14:04
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- Alvaro Morata is accidentally knocked over by a steward while celebrating after winning the final on Tuesday evening.
- On Wednesday, Spain's captain gives the all-clear. His participation in the final was not in danger.
- Spanish media had initially feared that Morata had suffered a more serious injury.
Spain captain Alvaro Morata gave the all-clear after the incident with a steward at the European Championship - and showed humor. "Very well," said the 31-year-old on his departure from Munich to his accommodation in Donaueschingen when asked how he was feeling. Physically, everything was fine, he said, and indicated that his participation in Sunday's final in Berlin was not at risk.
"Yellow card and period," Morata added when asked about the boisterous steward. He is a member of the Spanish team. A speedster had caused a painful collision between the security guard and the striker immediately after the European Championship semi-final between Spain and France. The man ran towards the cheering players after Spain's 2:1 win on Tuesday evening in Munich. The steward tried to intervene and caught Morata on the leg from behind.
Morata in obvious pain
The attacker was visibly in pain as he celebrated afterwards and was hugged by teammates. "He collided with one of our security guards. That was painful," Morata's team-mate Rodri later said. "But I don't think it's that bad." Coach Luis de la Fuente also did not expect the incident to have more serious consequences for his captain. Spanish media had initially feared that Morata had suffered a more serious injury.
