Angel Gomes: Ex-Manchester United midfielder hospitalised after head injury

Lille midfielder Angel Gomes is currently hospitalized with a severe head injury following a match against Reims in Ligue 1.

The 23-year-old player got hurt during a collision with Amadou Kone, who was given a red card right after.

The game was paused for a while because Gomes needed medical help on the field, and all the players gathered around him in a circle. Fans from both teams were chanting his name in support.

Following a wait of more than 20 minutes, Gomes was secured to a stretcher and transported off the field by medical personnel. Lille later announced that the player had regained consciousness and was being treated in a hospital.

We can confirm that Angel Gomes has regained consciousness and has been transferred to the hospital.

All our thoughts are with him ❤️ #SDRLOSC

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The game was paused for a while because Gomes needed medical attention, resulting in an extra 34 minutes of play in the first half. Lille ended up winning by two goals, with Bafode Diakite and Jonathan David scoring the goals.

Gomes was with Manchester United for 14 years and played in 10 games for the team before moving to Lille in 2020. He then went on loan to Boavista for the 2020-21 season.

Gomes has played for England's under-21 team and has appeared in 116 games for Lille.

United showed their support for their former academy player by posting on social media: "Our thoughts are with Andre Gomes who was injured during a game for Lille. Sending love and wishes for a speedy recovery, Angel."

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