Dutch national team attacker, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, claiming a concussion due to head clash with England defender Chris Smalling, in a friendly match at Wembley on Wednesday (2/29/2012) ago.
In a match that ended with the victory of the Netherlands 3-2, Huntelaar headed in a ball of bait trying to Dirk Kuyt in the 58th minute. However, at the same time, Smalling tried to cut the ball so that the clash of heads between the two can not be avoided. Huntelaar is seen lying on the ground and there is grass in his mouth. As a result, Huntelaar could not continue the match and replace by Luuk de Jong in the 64th minute.
Coach Bert van Marwijk revealed, Schalke 04 striker has to be rushed to the hospital to get treatment. According to Huntelaar, he did not get a serious injury even though still feeling the effects of the incident.
"Personally, I do not know what happened after the collision. My head is still sore, swollen nose and a concussion. If I cough, I feel my brain is shaken," said Huntellar told De Telegraaf.
Huntelaar also revealed, will not play against Freiburg at the weekend after getting permission from Schalke to rest.
"I'm going to focus on the match on Thursday (8 / / 3/2012) against FC Twente in the Europa League game," said the player who played for Real Madrid and AC Milan.
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