Singer Dani Fernández Finishes Valencia Concert After Shoulder Injury
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Spanish singer Dani Fernández suffered a torn shoulder ligament during a concert in Valencia and was taken to the hospital.
- Despite the injury, Fernández returned to the stage with his shoulder bandaged to finish the concert before undergoing emergency surgery.
- Both the artist and the venue, Roig Arena, expressed gratitude for the medical team and the audience's support, with Fernández vowing to recover quickly.
Valencia witnessed a night of resilience and dedication from Spanish artist Dani Fernández, who, despite a serious injury, finished his concert at the Roig Arena. The singer suffered a torn ligament in his right shoulder after a fall during his performance on Saturday night. The incident, which caused a brief interruption, saw Fernández return to the stage with his arm in a sling to complete his set, demonstrating an admirable commitment to his fans.
No sabemos cómo va a ser la recuperación, pero podría haber sido peor; estoy bien
Fernández was promptly attended to by the venue's medical team before being transferred to a hospital. Doctors confirmed the severity of the injury, necessitating emergency surgery on Sunday. While acknowledging the setback, the artist expressed optimism, stating, "We don't know how the recovery will be, but it could have been worse; I'm fine." He also extended his thanks to the medical staff and the audience for their understanding and support.
Gracias, Dani Fernández, por dar todo para acabar el concierto. ¡Eres MUY grande! En Roig Arena te esperamos con los brazos abiertos. Valencia nunca olvidará esta noche. Recupérate pronto
The Roig Arena management lauded Fernández's professionalism, with General Director Víctor Sendra highlighting his "admirable attitude" in finishing the concert. "Valencia will never forget this night," Sendra remarked, emphasizing the artist's connection with the local audience. The venue assured that all necessary support is being provided to Fernández and his team during his recovery, looking forward to his swift return to the stage.
demostró anoche lo grandísimo profesional que es, mostrando una actitud admirable al querer acabar el concierto en una situación difícil
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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