Zakaria Eddahchouri, a player for Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna, is currently hospitalized and under observation following an incident where he fell from a seaside walkway. The club reported he sustained `minor injuries` during the fall, which reportedly occurred while he was taking a selfie.
RC Deportivo released a statement on Saturday confirming that Zakaria Eddahchouri was under observation at a hospital in A Coruna after the prior day`s setback. The club noted that initial medical examinations revealed `minor injuries` and that the player is being treated by the relevant medical team. Deportivo publicly expressed gratitude to the emergency services for their swift response and stated they would provide further updates on Eddahchouri`s condition.
According to reports from local media, emergency services, including firefighters and an ambulance, were dispatched to the scene overnight after someone was reported to have fallen onto rocks below the promenade. Eddahchouri was reportedly rescued using a ladder before being transported to a local medical facility.
Eddahchouri, a Dutch national, joined Deportivo in January and has since scored two goals in six appearances for the team. Deportivo is currently positioned 13th in Spain`s second football division. Eddahchouri played the full 90 minutes in their recent match against Grenada on Saturday.
Specific details regarding the nature of Eddahchouri`s injuries or a potential timeline for his return to playing are not available at this time.
Deportivo La Coruna has two matches remaining in the Segunda Division season. Their season concludes at home on June 1st against Elche, a team that has already secured promotion to La Liga for the 2025-26 campaign.
Adrian Whitmore