Hungary star Barnabas Varga’s doctor has issued an update on his health. Varga was knocked unconscious after a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn during Hungary’s Group A clash at EURO 2024.
He was seen lying motionless on the pitch and quickly received medical attention. The game was halted for seven minutes until he was stretchered off and taken to a hospital in Stuttgart. Notably, Hungary head coach Marco Rossi had said that Vaga was stable and conscious while receiving care at the hospital after the post-match press conference.
According to Hungarian outlet, Magyar Nemzet, Varga visited the hospital by Gergely Panics on Monday. Panics stated that the footballer has sustained multiple facial skull fractures and is expected to be discharged soon after surgery.
“Barni suffered a concussion during the collision and lost consciousness. By the time he reached the ambulance, he had already regained consciousness, after which he was taken to the clinic in Stuttgart, where, after the examination, a therapeutic plan was drawn up, according to which he would be operated on.
“Our striker suffered multiple facial skull fractures, several smaller and larger bones were broken in his face, and some were even dislocated. After the operation, he will be kept in for two days. If everything goes well, he will be released on Wednesday,” Panics said.
UEFA responds to Barnabas Varga’s team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai’s criticism regarding speed of medical assistance
Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai criticized UEFA after a delay in the treatment of Barnabas Varga. However, UEFA has now responded, asserting that there was no delay in the treatment of the injured player.
“With regards to the medical intervention following the head injury suffered by Barnabas Varga of Hungary, we would like to clarify that the intervention of the team doctor happened within 15 seconds of the incident, followed immediately by the second stadium doctor, to conduct a first assessment of the injury and provide appropriate treatment, as per customary medical procedures,” UEFA said in a statement.
