Darius Olaru to miss one match for Union Saint-Gilloise after concussion

Darius Olaru started for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against Hapoel Beer Sheva in the Europa League on Thursday evening. The Romanian international was substituted by Aquino in the 30th minute due to an injury. Reports indicate that Olaru suffered a mild concussion and will miss only his team's next match. He is expected to miss the Belgian league match against Cercle Brugge scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 20:15.

Voetbal Primeur states Olaru was hit hard in the face by an opponent's shoulder. Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Hapoel Be’er Sheva 4-0 in the Europa League league phase. Olaru suffered the injury in the first half after a collision with Niv Yehoshua and was substituted by Aquino. Coach David Hubert stated Olaru likely suffered a mild concussion but felt better later and was not hospitalized.

Union SG defeated Hapoel Beer-Sheva 4-0 in the Europa League match. Olaru played 26 minutes before being substituted after an elbow strike to the face by Niv Yehoshua. Sources claim Olaru suffered a concussion due to the incident with Yehoshua. It is reported that Olaru does not have a jaw fracture. He is unlikely to play against Cercle Brugge on Sunday due to the concussion. Olaru is expected to be available for the following league stage.

Belgian analysts criticized the referee for not sending off Niv Yehoshua for the foul on Olaru. Gert Verheyen stated that a red card could be given for the aggression shown against Olaru. Franky Van der Elst described the move against Olaru as ugly and overly aggressive. Union SG coach David Hubert complained about two hits during the incident involving Olaru.

Matteo Biondic was injured in the 15th minute and left the field on a stretcher. Biondic may have a serious ankle sprain and could be unavailable for several weeks. Mateo Biondic left the field after nine minutes with an ankle sprain and was transported to the hospital.

Adem Zorgane, Rob Schoofs, Kevin Mac Allister, and Kricfalusi are currently unavailable for medical reasons. Ross Sykes and Kevin Rodríguez have recently returned to training after injuries. Rob Schoofs has calf problems, Ondrej Kricfalusi has ankle pain, Kevin Mac Allister is recovering from cruciate ligament injury, and Ilan Hurtevent has a muscle injury. Kevin Rodriguez returned to play against Be’er Sheva, entering at the end of the match. Ross Sykes returned to the bench but needs approximately one and a half weeks to reach optimal physical form. Adem Zorgane might return this weekend for the home match against Cercle Brugge.

Union Saint-Gilloise is scheduled to play away against Celta Vigo in Europe. Darius Olaru has recorded one goal and one assist in ten matches this season for his club.