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

West Ham youngster George Earthy was taken to hospital after being given oxygen and a stretcher during 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 field and the other players immediately called for medical teams to come and help them.

They then rushed onto the pitch and after six minutes of treatment, during which the academy star was given oxygen, he was placed on a stretcher.

The stretcher was placed in the back of a medical truck which took him to the tunnel to receive further treatment.

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

The message read: “George Earthy has a head injury and is lying on a stretcher off the field. We are all behind you, George.”

The Hammers have since provided an update on his condition, confirming he went to hospital for an assessment but was awake after the clash.

“West Ham United can confirm that George Earthy will undergo an assessment at a London hospital this evening following the incident which saw him stretchered off during the Premier League match against Fulham today,” the statement said.

“The midfielder – who came onto the pitch as a second-half substitute to make his Premier League debut against the Cottagers – was sent off in stoppage time.”

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

“He is awake and has been taken to hospital for further assessment.”

They also said a further update on his condition would 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 about the loss, as Earthy’s health and recovery will be the focus of many.