Chris Basham injury updates: Horror leg break halts Fulham vs Sheff Utd as star given oxygen and taken to hospital

Positive thumbs up

As horrible as the initial injury to Chris Basham looks, there’s a glimpse of hope for the Sheffield United captain.

While he was being stretchered off the pitch he raised his hand and gave the fans a thumbs up.

Both sets of supporters united to give him a collective round of applause as he was taken away and put into the ambulance.

Diop can’t look

Fulham’s Issa Diop couldn’t look at the horrific ankle break suffered by Chris Basham on the pitch.

The Cottagers’ defender was seen squirming at the terrible sights on the pitch at Craven Cottage.

Social reaction

Sheffield United’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has tweeted saying: “Jack Robinson replaces Chris Basham who leaves Craven Cottage on a stretcher following a lengthy stoppage in play.

“We sound our wished to Bash, and will communicate updates as and when we have them.”

While Fulham sent a reply to the Blades, writing: “Sending our full support to Chris.”

Only one Chris Basham

Chants of “There’s only one Chris Basham” ringed round Craven Cottage in support of the Sheffield United captain following his injury.

His team currently trail 1-0 to Fulham after Bobby De Cordova-Reid goal in the second half.

Ambulance leaving

Basham could be seen leaving the ground in an ambulance as medics took immediate action following his injury.

Taken to hospital

Chris Basham has been taken away from Craven Cottage in an ambulance after his horror injury.

The 35-year-old has been taken to hospital for treatment on what seems to be an ankle break.

Basham updates

Sheffield United’s Chris Basham has suffered a horror injury in today’s game against Fulham.

Basham attempted to cross the ball into the Fulham box when his ankle gave way and was badly broken.

The star was taken off with oxygen after a lengthy delay in play.