RB LEIPZIG star Nordi Mukiele has provided a positive update from his hospital bed.
The defender, 22, swallowed his tongue and was knocked unconscious during Tuesday’s win over Tottenham.
Nordi Mukiele shared the picture with his 37,600 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
Mukiele raised serious concerns when he collapsed after being struck in the face by the ball.
Paramedics raced on to the pitch during the Champions League tie before he was carried off on a stretcher.
The France Under-21 star was rushed to hospital – where he provided fans with an update on Instagram shortly after.
He grinned and clenched his fist as he posed for a picture in his RB Leipzig shirt while slumped in his hospital bed.
His caption read: “A little fear but who cares?!
“The essential is elsewhere… historic qualification and an incredible feeling.
“Thank you so much for your support.”
RB Leipzig went on to boot Spurs out of the Champions League after the last 16 showdown ended 3-0.
The defender crashed to the ground after being hit by the ballCredit: Rex Features
The German club, who had a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, were 2-0 up by half time after Marcel Sabitzer scored twice.
Emil Forsberg scored a last-gasp strike to send Jose Mourinho and Co back to the drawing board.
Mukiele will hope to be back in action for RB Leipzig when they face SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Nordi Mukiele was replaced by Tyler Adams after he was carried off on a stretcherCredit: AFP or licensors
Leipzig player Nordi Mukiele stretchered off after strange injury during Spurs game
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