What happened to Germán Berterame? Guillermo Hoyos provides health update
Argentine forward Germán Berterame is conscious and recovering after leaving Inter Miami's match against Montréal in an ambulance, according to head coach Guillermo Hoyos following the game.
Argentine forward Germán Berterame is conscious and recovering after leaving Inter Miami's match against Montréal in an ambulance, according to head coach Guillermo Hoyos following the game.
The striker remains at a clinic in Montreal, where he is continuing to undergo medical examinations.
Guillermo Hoyos shares an update on Germán Berterame
Speaking after the match, Hoyos said Berterame is recovering well and that his family has been kept informed throughout the process.
"At this moment he's recovering, he's doing well and he's conscious. His family has been informed about everything and they're calm. The most important thing is that he's okay, and he is okay now."
Hoyos also said the forward remains under observation while undergoing further tests.
"We were alarmed at first because it was a very heavy impact."
What happened to Germán Berterame?
The incident occurred when Berterame challenged Bolivian defender Efraín Morales for an aerial ball inside Montréal's penalty area.
Following the collision, the striker fell to the turf and Brayan Vera immediately called for the medical staff.
Berterame was taken off on a stretcher before being transported from the field in an ambulance.
Luis Suárez dedicated his goal to Berterame
The referee awarded Inter Miami a penalty following the collision between Morales and Berterame.
Luis Suárez converted the spot kick to seal the 1-0 victory and celebrated by holding up Berterame's jersey in support of his teammate.
