West Ham confirm George Earthy has been taken to hospital after sickening collision in update on youngster

14/04/2024 17:49

West Ham youngster George Earthy has been taken to hospital after being given oxygen and stretchered off in their defeat to Fulham.

The 19-year-old came off the bench in the 82nd minute against the Cottagers before a sickening collision with teammate Edson Alvarez occurred.

Earthy accidentally collided with Alvarez and was left lying on the pitch and fellow players instantly called for the medical teams to come on and help.

They then rushed onto the pitch and following six minutes of treatment, which included the academy star receiving oxygen, he was placed onto a stretcher.

The stretcher was put on the back of a medical truck which drove him towards the tunnel to receive further attention.

West Ham posted a message of support for Earthy on X.

The post read: “George Earthy receives a head injury and is stretchered off the pitch. We’re all behind you, George.”

The Hammers have since given an update on his condition, confirming he has gone to hospital for an assessment but is awake following the clash.

“West Ham United can confirm George Earthy will undergo an assessment in a London hospital this evening following the incident which saw him stretchered off during today's Premier League fixture against Fulham,” the statement read.

“The midfielder – who entered the field as a second-half substitute to make his Premier League debut against the Cottagers – was taken off in stoppage time.”

It also included an update from manager David Moyes who said: "George has suffered a head injury.

"He's awake and has been taken to hospital for further assessment."

They also stated a further update on his condition will be provided by the club in due course.

West Ham were beaten 2-0 by Fulham at the London Stadium with Andreas Pereira scoring both goals for the Cottagers.

However, fans won’t be too concerned with the defeat, as Earthy’s health and recovery will be the focus for many.