England defender Alex Greenwood was given oxygen by medical employees on the pitch earlier than being carried off on a stretcher after a conflict of heads throughout a Nations League match towards Belgium.
The collision occurred solely 20 minutes into the sport in Leuven on the King Power De Dreef Stadium, which the Lionesses misplaced 3-2.
Manchester City defender Greenwood acquired medical consideration on the sector for round 10 minutes – together with oxygen remedy, in keeping with Sky Sports News – earlier than being positioned on a stretcher and brought off.
She was given a standing ovation by followers as she left the sector.
Chelsea participant Jess Carter got here on as her alternative.
Belgium ahead, Jassina Blom, was given a head bandage and allowed to proceed taking part in.
Reporting on the harm, Sky Sports’ Charlotte Marsh stated: “Blom is being taped up and has walked over to the bench, but Greenwood is surrounded by doctors and paramedics, with the stretcher and oxygen on for the England defender.
“Here is hoping that is all executed with the abundance of warning and it’s not a long-term harm for Greenwood, who has been excellent for England this 12 months.”
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In an replace, the Lionesses’ official X account stated Greenwood was “conscious and talking” after the incident.
“(She) is being monitored by our medical staff,” the assertion learn.
A objective down on the time of the incident, the Lionesses managed to briefly flip the sport of their favour, with targets from Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby.
Belgium captain Tessa Wullaert then scored, leaving the groups neck and neck by half-time.
A late penalty awarded to Belgium then allowed Wullaert to beat England goalkeeper Mary Earps to seal victory for the house facet.
Source: information.sky.com”