Danny Welbeck taken off on a stretcher after horror injury in the final minutes of Brighton’s clash with Newcastle – with defender given oxygen before leaving the pitch
- Danny Welbeck was taken off the pitch at St James Park with a serious injury
- The 33-year-old suffered a lower back injury and required oxygen
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Danny Welbeck had to be taken off the field at St James Park after a suspected serious injury.
The Brighton forward fell to the ground in the 77th minute after colliding with Newcastle defender Fabian Schar.
The clash between the pair seemed miniscule, but the 33-year-old immediately fell to the ground in pain and medical staff were immediately called onto the pitch.
Welbeck was treated for several minutes on the field, where he required oxygen before being taken off on a stretcher.
Several reports say the Brighton star has suffered a lower back injury, but the severity of his injury is unknown.
Danny Welbeck suffered a lower back injury during Brighton’s match against Newcastle
The 33-year-old collided with Newcastle defender Fabian Schar before falling to the ground in pain
The Seagull forward required oxygen and was treated by medical staff on the pitch for several minutes after the meeting
Welbeck was stretchered off the pitch in the 77th minute at St James Park
The England international received a standing ovation from both sets of fans as he was stretchered off the pitch and replaced by Jan Paul van Hecke.
Until the freak injury and before his appearance at St James Park was cut short, Welbeck was playing a brilliant game.
He scored the game opener in the 35th minute, after chesting Lewis Dunk’s long free-kick, forcing a one-two with Georginio Rutter, before managing to slot the ball into the back of the net, despite pressure from Tino Livramento.
Welbeck’s cool finish proved the match winner in what proved to be a frustrating afternoon for Eddie Howe’s men, who suffered their first defeat at home since January.
Welbeck scored the only goal of the match in the 35th minute
The former Arsenal striker has had a fantastic start to the new season, finding the net an impressive five times in eight games for Fabian Hurzeler’s men.
With today’s goal he also reaches 100 goals in the Premier League, good for 72 goals and 28 assists in the English top flight.
More to follow…