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West Ham They call the concussion protocol as treatment Lukasz Fabianski Followed by a sick collision with the goalkeeper Southampton Defender Nathan Wood on Boxing Day.
Fabianski was treated for around eight minutes in alarming scenes at St Mary’s after suffering head and neck injuries in the first half of the win over Southampton.
And Mail Sport can confirm that the former Arsenal The star was treated as a concussion case by field doctors.
West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui A positive update on Fabianski’s condition after the game was that Meru was conscious and talking.
Nevertheless, Fabianski, who is being closely monitored and is expected to undergo regular check-ups by external doctors before returning to availability, will miss Sunday’s clash. Liverpool The guidelines also require a player not to return to competitive action for at least six days after an injury.
‘He had a big bruise around his head, around his neck and he wasn’t too sure of his actions.
“Fortunately the news is he’s talking, he’s alert, he’s aware,” Lopetegui said.
‘Doctors say he is fine and feeling better. I am positive with him. He showed that he had more or less regained his senses.
‘I’m not afraid. We were scared but now he’s fine and it’s a positive feeling because we were so worried.’
