Milan's Alex to stay in hospital for observation

Milan defender Alex is to stay in hospital overnight for observation, but head coach Sinisa Mihajlovic says the Brazilian is fine after being knocked out cold against Lazio.

Former Chelsea star Alex was taken from the field on a stretcher during Sunday's 3-1 Serie A win at Stadio Olimpico after he was knocked unconscious in a collision with the knee of 16-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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