Lille’s Gomes in hospital after suffering head injury

Lille players surround Angel Gomes after he suffered a serious head injury against Reims i
AFP

Saturday’s Ligue 1 game between Reims and Lille was interrupted for around 30 minutes as visiting midfielder Angel Gomes was taken to hospital after suffering a blow to the head.

The former Manchester United player was left motionless lying on his back after an 11th-minute collision with Reims midfielder Amadou Kone, who was sent off as a result of the challenge.

Players from both sides immediately called for the medical staff as team-mates placed the stricken Gomes in the recovery position and formed a circle around him.

After receiving lengthy treatment, the former England Under-21 international was strapped to a stretcher and carried off the pitch, to applause from the Stade Auguste-Delaune.

“We can confirm that Angel Gomes has regained consciousness and has been transferred to hospital,” Lille wrote on the club’s X account. “All our thoughts turn to him.”

The match eventually restarted in the 45th minute, with 34 minutes added to the end of the first half.

Authored by Afp via Breitbart August 17th 2024