Before Nations League game in Georgia
The Bulgarian national team was involved in a serious traffic accident on the way to the Nations League game in Georgia. Midfielder Todor Nedelev (29) suffered a traumatic brain injury, which required an operation. As the Bulgarian association announced on Saturday, the operation was successful.
Nedelev, who played at FSV Mainz 05 from 2014 to 2016, will continue to be treated in the hospital. You will be informed about his condition in a timely manner. Everyone else involved in the accident is fine. “We wish Todor a lot of strength and the best possible recovery,” wrote ex-club Mainz on Twitter.
The Bulgarians’ accident happened on Friday after their arrival in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, where they will play their fourth group game on Sunday (6:00 p.m.). On the way to the team hotel, the driver of the first of the two buses lost control of the vehicle, which led to the serious accident. After the collision, Nedelev, 39-time Bulgaria international, was transported to a local hospital.
The Bulgarians have drawn twice so far and lost the first leg at home against leaders Georgia with no points lost 5-2. Georgia’s football federation confirmed that the match will go ahead as planned despite Nedelev’s serious injury. “Other members of the Bulgarian delegation are fine and preparing for tomorrow’s match,” wrote federation president Levan Kobiashvili. The former Bundesliga professional of SC Freiburg, FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC wished all Bulgarian players and delegation members a healthy stay.
Our former player Todor Nedelev was seriously injured in an accident involving the Bulgaria national team bus – the 29-year-old was taken to hospital and successfully operated on. We wish Todor a lot of strength and the best possible recovery.#Mainz05 pic.twitter.com/SQ3zsjV1GH
— 1. FSV Mainz 05 (@1FSVMainz05) June 11, 2022
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