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Ex-Arsenal star, 26, ‘stable’ in hospital amid ‘fears he had suffered a brain haemorrhage’… having been unconscious for 10 minutes after being hit in the head by a ball

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A former Arsenal player is reportedly in a 'stable condition' after he was rushed to hospital on Saturday after a ball had struck him in the head during a football match.

The 26-year-old had been hit in the face with the ball from close range.

The incident occurred as RWD Molenbeek were beaten 3-1 at home to Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League.

Molenbeek manager Yannick Ferreira stated that there were fears that the player had suffered a brain hemorrhage.

However, the player posted a positive update on Saturday night regarding his situation and reports from French outlet L'Equipe, per Get French Football News, claim that he had 'undergone medical examinations and was observed overnight'

A former Arsenal player was rushed to hospital after being struck in the face with the ball
A former Arsenal player was rushed to hospital after being struck in the face with the ball

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