Chris Basham injury updates: Sheffield United captain with medics in hospital after horror leg break

Blake offers his support

Burnley legend Robbie Blake has thrown his support Chris Basham’s way after his horror injury.

The pair were at Bolton Wanderers together in 2010.

Blake tweeted: “

Sending my best wishes and speeding recovery to Chris Basham. Thinking of you mate.”

Huge stoppage

The game was stopped for 13 minutes for Basham to receive treatment on the pitch.

Medics were quick to treat him and make sure he was placed on a stretcher to an ambulance.

His teammates and the opposition stood in solidarity with him.

Heckingbottom on Basham

Blades boss Paul Heckinbottom said: “He’s where he needs to be, with the doctors and medics in hospital.

“It’s something that you never want to see. Everyone knows how popular he is, and everyone will be thinking about him.”

Quick-thinking medics

With the pain undoubtedly unbearable, quick-thinking medics rushed to Chris Basham in his time of need.

A Penthrox Inhaler, or a ‘Green Whistle’ was used for pain relief as he was strapped to a stretcher.

Basham was then helped to a pitchside ambulance and rushed off to hospital.

Marco Silva’s words of support

Marco Silva has thrown his support Chris Basham’s way.

“It was a sad moment for Chris Basham that he had in that situation,” Silva said after the match.

“Myself and we as a football club wish him all the best and fast recovery from that bad injury that he had. We wish him all the best for the future.

“Of course he is going to have the support from the most important people for him; his family, friends and Sheffield United Football Club.”

More Heckingbottom reaction

“He’s where he needs to be, in hospital with the doctors and the medical team. No-one wants to see that, ever, and when you’re involved in it and it’s one of your players it’s far far worse. I’ve been on a pitch with a teammate and involved when it’s someone else but when it’s one of your players its tough and you can see that with the players.

“No [diagnosis] but you guys have seen the pictures, it’s terrible, it’s horrific.

“We’ve lost a good player, had to made changes we didn’t want to change. We can’t blame that. It’s going to affect us and it’s going to affect us for the season. I don’t know what the next step will be, but he’s where he needs to be and that’s the most important thing. Everyone could see he needs to be in hospital.”

Heckingbottom’s reaction

Manager Paul Heckingbottom admitted he got a good view of happened to Chris Basham.

And when his player was receiving treatment, he made sure he went onto the pitch to see how he was.

Heckingbottom on Basham continued

“He’s where he needs to be, with the doctors and medics in hospital,” Heckingbottom added.

“It’s something that you never want to see. Everyone knows how popular he is, and everyone will be thinking about him.”

‘Horrendous’

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has described Chris Basham’s injury as “horrendous”.

The boss was talking to talkSPORT and appeared distraught talking about the unfortunate incident.

Heckingbottom also confirmed that John Egan faces months out too.

Bad day at the office for the Blades.

Henderson’s heartfelt message

Dean Henderson has tweeted his support for Chris Basham.

Henderson played in sticks for Sheffield United and was his former teammate.

He wrote on X: “There’s only one Chris Basham.” He added a praying hands emoji and a heart emoji.

Wast-gasp Willian

Fulham have won 3-1 after Willian scored in the 92nd minute of lengthy injury time.

Though the match has been overshadowed by the injury to Blades captain Chris Basham.

Ream to the rescue

Tim Ream was the first player to console Chris Basham after his horror injury.

The American Fulham star raced over to his opponent to check on him and offer his support.

It was an incident that really shook the players on the pitch.

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.