They stopped the coach on the road and took him to the emergency hospital, immediately after the Superliga duel
Article by Maria Olteanu – Published on Sunday, 10 May 2026, 23:03 / Updated on Sunday, 10 May 2026 23:06
Yohan Roche (28 years old), the defender from Petrolul Ploiești, was transported to the hospital by ambulance, shortly after the end of the game his team played in Botoşani, score 1-1, in the 8th stage of the play-out. The team coach had left the stadium and stopped en route after Roche claimed medical problems.
Roche was started by Mehmet Topal, but a ball in full figure made him feel it. He pulled it off and played on until he felt dizzy and asked for a change, being replaced by Franjo Prce in the 68th minute.
The problems continued for the Frenchman even after the substitution, accusing him of being unwell, which is why he was urgently transported to the hospital in Botoșani. From the images shown by Prima Sport, the Prahoven coach had already left the stadium and stopped on the road, where the ambulance was called.
Yohan Roche arrived at the hospital after the Botoșani match
Petrolul officials sent a statement during the evening, in which they announced that the player is out of any danger.
Hit very hard in the face, by a ball, during this afternoon's match, our player Yohan Roche complained of feeling unwell after the end of the meeting, shortly after leaving Botoșani.
The 112 service was called urgently, and after a first intervention on the spot, the ambulance staff made the decision to transport Roche to the Emergency Hospital in Botoșani, for further investigations. The player's condition is stable and out of any danger, he has already left the medical facility.
Cheers Yohan!
– informed Petrolul
Yohan Roche arrived at the hospital after the Botoșani match // photo: Facebook
In the current competitive season, Yohan Roche collected 33 games in the Petrolul shirt, in which he managed two goals and one decisive assist. It is quoted by the specialized website Transfermarkt at 400,000 euros.
