A tragic incident in the world of football has shocked everyone after it was revealed that player Guo Jiaxuan suffered brain death after receiving a violent knee strike to the head.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 11, during a friendly match in which the 18-year-old player was participating with his team, Beijing Guoan, against Alcobendas from Spain. During the match, Guo Jiaxuan unfortunately collided with an opponent and received a strong blow to the head that left him unconscious on the field.
Immediately, the medical services present at the scene intervened and transported the footballer by helicopter to a specialized neurology hospital for treatment by experts. However, sadly, hours later it was confirmed that Guo Jiaxuan suffered excessive intracranial bleeding which resulted in brain death.
Guo Jiaxuan's brother shared a message on social media stating that the chances of the player surviving are minimal. Initially, the young man's family accused the club of not wanting to cover medical expenses, although the Beijing Football Association eventually took responsibility for the situation.
Guo Jiaxuan, considered one of the most outstanding prospects in world football, had to face a difficult situation after this tragic incident. In 2023, the player had been selected to join the ranks of Bayern Munich while being part of the Chinese U-17 National Team. The news about his health condition has generated a significant impact worldwide.
"His condition is brain death. He has little chance of surviving. Guo suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage after colliding with another player during a training match," revealed a relative of the footballer. The sad news about the terrible situation in which Guo Jiaxuan finds himself has shaken the football community and beyond.