Immobile: ‘It’s just a knock’

Sevilla's Ciro Immobile reassures supporters after being stretchered out in yesterday's friendly: 'I'm fine'.

The striker had to be taken off the pitch after five minutes when he clashed heads against another player in a friendly against Watford.

While the injury looked serious, a comment left on his Facebook page today relieved his fans.

Sevilla's Ciro Immobile reassures supporters after being stretchered out in yesterday's friendly: 'I'm fine'.

The striker had to be taken off the pitch after five minutes when he clashed heads against another player in a friendly against Watford.

While the injury looked serious, a comment left on his Facebook page today relieved his fans.

“Thanks to everyone for your messages,” reads the comment. “I'm fine.

"I had a strong contusion to my face, which caused the rupture of the nasal septum, while the other necessary exams revealed no further trouble.

“Best wishes to everyone.”