West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was carried off at Southampton on Boxing Day, as the Polish goalkeeper underwent lengthy treatment on the pitch after a collision.
The game was stopped for over seven minutes as Fabianski was treated and then stretchered off.
What is the latest on Fabianski?
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui gave the following update after the game.
“Fortunately, Łukasz is conscious and he’s well now in the dressing room, which is the most important thing,” Lopetegui said.
The Hammers had confirmed that a concussion substitution was used to replace Fabianski with Alphonse Areola in the first half.
Reports from the BBC on-site also said that Fabianski did not require to go to hospital.
What happened?
Fabianski cleared a cross at the back post but was caught by Southampton defender Nathan Wood as they both challenged for the ball.
Fabianski stayed down after being injured, as West Ham’s players gathered around him and Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale also spent time with Fabianski as the medical staff attended to him.
Fabianski was then applauded off the pitch by both home and away fans at Southampton, as West Ham’s goalkeeper had made two big saves early as they were being peppered with crosses by Southampton.
Lukasz Fabianski suffered a scary moment during West Ham’s match against Southampton as he had to be carried off the pitch due to an injury. The Polish goalkeeper was seen clutching his arm in pain before being stretchered off in the first half.
Fans were left concerned for Fabianski, who has been a key player for West Ham this season. However, there is some good news as reports have emerged that the injury is not as serious as initially feared. Fabianski is said to be recovering well and is being closely monitored by the medical team.
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