Sevilla: “I respect Jordán, who has suffered an infamous attack”

Sevilla issued a statement to support Joan Jordán after the attack suffered at Benito Villamarín and stated that the player will be at least 24 hours “under home observation.” “He wants to transfer all his affection to Joan Jordán, who fortunately, and without a doubt that is the only important thing, He is at home, after being hit by an object thrown from the local stands during the derby”says the statement.

“Joan left the Benito Villamarín sensibly dazed and was transferred to the hospital, where he was explored and a series of tests were carried out according to the protocol due to the concussion. The final diagnosis is traumatic brain injury and the player will remain under observation at home until a minimum period of 24 hours without alarm symptoms,” adds Sevilla.

The Nervionense club “condemns the violent act that Joan Jordán has suffered today, an unacceptable act in the world of sport committed by an individual who, of course, far from representing the Real Betis fans nor to the way of living football in our city. Likewise, the club wants to ask for the greatest respect for the figure of Joan Jordán, a professional with integrity and an exemplary person who has suffered an infamous attack”.