Barnabas Varga is stable in hospital after reportedly breaking 'several bones in his face' after a sickening head clash during Hungary's Euro 2024 match against Scotland.
Hungary manager Marco Rossi revealed after their crucial 1-0 win over Scotland that Varga is expected to undergo surgery on a fractured cheekbone he sustained in the incident.
The Group A match was stopped for around seven minutes after the Hungary forward was knocked to the ground following a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the 67th minute.
Varga and Gunn had both challenged for the ball from a free kick in the penalty area, with the Scotland goalkeeper's elbow appearing to connect with the forward's head.
There was immediate concern on the pitch from the Hungary team, with Varga's team-mates rushing over to assist the striker who was lying prone on the floor.
Sheets were raised around Barnabas Varga as the Hungary forward received treatment
Varga received medical treatment following a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn
Dominik Szoboszlai appeared to be in tears on the pitch as his team-mate was treated
Both teams quickly realised Varga needed medical attention and began waving medical professionals onto the field, who appeared to put the Varga into the recovery position.
Sheets were placed around Varga as he was treated, before the 29-year-old was stretchered off the pitch.
The Hungarian football federation issued an update after the nation's 1-0 win over Scotland to confirm Varga is stable.
Hungary boss Marco Rossi revealed in his post-match press conference that Varga will require surgery after reportedly suffering a fractured cheekbone.
‘The players were saying he looked unconscious so everyone was really worried about his condition and worried about the fact that the doctors arrived late, we can say, but they probably didn't realise it was a dangerous situation,' Rossi said.