KASPER SCHMEICHEL needed medical attention after a nasty collision in Denmark’s Nations League win over Iceland.
The Leicester City goalkeeper appeared to be briefly knocked out after he was accidentally kneed in the head by Albert Gudmundsson.
Kasper Schmeichel appeared to be briefly knocked out after a collision with Iceland’s Albert Gudmundsson
Schmeichel was subbed off at half-time so he could receive medical attention
Schmeichel was able to walk off the pitch after receiving medical attention, but appeared to be in some discomfort.
He was subbed off at the break to be taken for a complete medical assessment.
Gudmundsson was unable to slow down sufficiently to avoid Schmeichel as the Foxes keeper came rushing off his line to catch the ball on the stroke of half-time.
The impact knocked Schmeichel’s head back awkwardly, leading to concerns he may have also injured his neck.
Leicester fans will be anxiously awaiting news on the extent of Schmeichel’s injury.
The 34-year-old has played in all eight of the Foxes’ Premier League matches so far this season.
Denmark won 2-1 thanks to a injury time penalty from former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen.
Eriksen opened the scoring from the spot 12 minutes into the match.
But Denmark’s Nations League finals hopes looked to have been dashed five minutes from time when Viðar Örn Kjartansson equalised for the visitors.
Leicester fans face an anxious wait to discover the extent of Schmeichel’s injury
Christian Eriksen scored a late penalty as Denmark beat Iceland 2-1Credit: Reuters
However, Eriksen stepped up again to convert from 12 yards and help Kasper Hjulmand’s to all three points.
The result puts the Danes second in League A Group 2, three points clear of England, who lost to Belgium on Sunday.
Denmark now travel to Belgium on Wednesday, knowing they need a win to qualify for next year’s Nations League finals.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
