Bayern Munich’s James Rodriguez didn’t know score at half-time after suffering concussion

JAMES RODRIGUEZ suffered a suspected concussion during Bayern Munich’s 2-1 defeat to Borussia Moenchengladbach last night.

The 26-year-old did not know the score at half-time in a worrying sign.

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James Rodriguez holds his head in his hands after a collision with defender Tony Jantschke[/caption]

The Bayern Munich star sustained a knock to his head after a challenge with defender Tony Jantschke and was forced to withdraw.

James’ head injury was from a collision with Jantscke’s shoulder.

The midfielder received treatment but was taken off at half-time as a precaution and replaced with youngster Marco Friedl who made his Bundesliga debut.

Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said: “James most likely suffered a mild concussion after the collision.

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Rodriguez is checked over on the sideline during the first half after suffer a head injury[/caption]

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Bayern Munich suffered a 2-1 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach[/caption]

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A defeat which ended Jupp Heynckes’ 30-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga[/caption]

 

“He didn’t even know the score at half-time. But we have to wait for the diagnosis of the doctors.”Despite not remembering his team were down 2-0 at half-time, there were no immediate signs of serious injury to the Colombia international although Jantschke was taken to hospital.

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The concussion for James comes just weeks after he attempted one of the most bizarre dives in football history during an international friendly against South Korea.

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Arturo Vidal pulled a goal back for Bayern with a 25-yard second half strike[/caption]

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Heynckes is currently in his fourth spell in charge of Bayern.[/caption]

Bayern Munich’s 2-1 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach last night ended manager Heynckes’ 30-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.

Bayern remain top of the Bundesliga, three points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig.