Arturo Vidal, a former star for Barcelona, was taken to the hospital right away after getting hurt against Colombia.

The player was loaded into the ambulance’s back on a gurney.

Fans flocked to record recordings of the injured star, but he still managed to smile for the camera.

In the 0-0 draw against Colombia in their World Cup qualifying match, Vidal, 36, hurt his knee while playing for Chile.

The former Inter Milan player engaged Luis Diaz of Liverpool in a tackle for the ball and looked to twist his knee, which prompted Vidal to pull up.

Before being hauled away on a cart, he received medical attention on the field.

Before being taken to the hospital, Vidal lay on the truck and appeared to be in a lot of discomfort.Chilean authorities have confirmed that the veteran had a meniscal injury.Today, he will have surgery, and the Chilean medical staff will continue to treat him.Vidal might spend up to six months on the sidelines recovering from his injury, which is a setback.Vidal lay on the truck before being transferred to the hospital and looked quite uncomfortable.The veteran’s meniscal damage was confirmed by Chilean officials.He will have surgery today, and the Chilean medical team will keep caring for him.A setback is that Vidal might need to sit out for up to six months while healing from his ailment.