The Brazil international was involved in a sickening clash with David Ospina and was sent to hospital amid concussion fears.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted that he was “scared” for Oscar after he suffered an apparent concussion during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Arsenal.
The Brazilian raced through on goal in the 16th minute of the Premier League clash at the Emirates and collided painfully with Colombian keeper David Ospina, leaving him visibly dazed as he lay prone on the turf.
The Chelsea medical staff saw fit to allow Oscar to rejoin the game, but he did return for the second half and was sent to the hospital to undergo further tests.
"He went to hospital to have some scans and see what is going on because at half-time we were a bit scared,” said Mourinho.
“We had to change things because of his injury. We don't know yet if it's concussion."
New Premier League regulations give the club doctor the final say on whether a player who has suffered a head injury should play on, as well as introducing a ‘tunnel’ doctor, who evaluates the severity of injuries via television monitors.
Oscar has played a key role in Chelsea's march towards the Premier League title, while the 23-year-old is also closing in on a half-century of appearances for Brazil, with 45 caps and 12 goals to his name since making his senior debut in 2011.
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