FORMER Manchester United man Tahith Chong was rushed to hospital after being stretchered off with a nasty looking calf injury while playing for Birmingham.
During a 2-0 defeat to Coventry, the 23-year-old winger went down midway through the second half following a challenge from Jake Bidwell.
He could be seen on the floor in some distress, holding the back of his leg as medics rushed to his aid.
And after receiving treatment, Chong, who played 16 times for Man Utd, left the field on a stretcher.
He was replaced by a former Red Devils team-mate in loanee Hannibal Mejbri.
Birmingham manager John Eustace confirmed after the game that Chong had gone to hospital for a scan.
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The Netherlands U21 international only signed a permanent deal with the Championship club at the beginning of the season.
He spent the 2021/22 campaign on loan with the Blues, contributing two goals and four assists in 20 appearances.
His performances earned him a four-year deal with Birmingham as his stint as a Man Utd player came to an end.
And he has been ever-present in Eustace’s side, playing in 38 of their 45 Championship games – 35 of which have come as a starter.
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He has registered four goals and five assists this season despite Birmingham’s struggles.
They sit 17th in the second tier, 15 points adrift of the play-off places and just nine above the relegation zone with one game remaining.
Birmingham’s season will come to an end at home to already promoted Sheffield United on Monday, May 8.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
