England star Alex Greenwood given OXYGEN MASK mid-game following horrifying ‘clash of heads’ during match against Belgium

Alex Greenwood and Jassina Blom collided during the Nations League clash on Wednesday, which left the former unconscious.

England star Alex Greenwood given OXYGEN MASK mid-game following horrifying ‘clash of heads’ during match against Belgium

Alex Greenwood injured during the match (via X/@DANNY_HAV)

Head injuries have always been a concerning factor in football. Be it a concussion or bleeding, head injuries are treated seriously, with the rules requiring a player to go outside the pitch for treatment. Disaster struck English defender Alex Greenwood on Tuesday, when she was up against Belgium.

The two nations clashed in the Nation’s League, with Belgium earning the three points in a 3-2 win. The collision that shook the football community happened in the 18th minute, when Greenwood charged onto a loose ball. In a horrific collision, both Greenwood and Jassina Blom collided head-first.

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Both players immediately went down, clutching their heads, as the medical team rushed onto the ground. Moreover, Greenwood immediately went unconscious after the collision. The England #5 was on the ground for a quarter of an hour, receiving emergency medical treatment.

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This raised concern from the crowd as well as fans on social media. To the relief of the crowd, authorities later issued a statement that “Greenwood is doing fine” and has been cleared by the medical staff. She was replaced by Jess Carter. However, the incident left football fans concerned.

Lionesses fall against Belgium in Nations League clash

The Lionesses took on Belgium in their fourth game of the Nations League clash. Group 1 of League A is led by the Netherlands, who have 9 points from the first 4 games. England’s chances of making the play-offs were dealt a significant blow after the 3-2 loss against Belgium on Wednesday. However, the loss was overshadowed by Alex Greenwood’s horrific injury.

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Belgium players celebrating their win (Via X/@FoxSports)

Belgium took the lead early on after Laura De Neve‘s curler beat Mary Earps to find the back of the net. However, all focus shifted to an injured Alex Greenwood. However, England took charge of the game with two quickfire goals. Lucy Bronze equalized with a flicking header before Fran Kirby blasted the team into the lead. It was smooth sailing for England before Belgium equalized just before the halftime whistle.

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Belgium captain Tessa Wullaert grabbed the equalizer late in the first half after a solo run, outpacing the English defense. The comeback was complete in the 84th minute when Wullaert made no mistake to find the net from 12 yards. The game ended 3-2 in favor of Belgium. The win pushes Belgium up to second, with a significant chance of qualifying for the play-offs.

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