Latest news after West Ham midfielder suffers head injury against Fulham.
Hammer George Earthy was released from hospital yesterday evening
A club source speaking Exclusively said Earthy underwent tests for concussion in a London hospital after he was knocked out during yesterday’s game. However there was nothing alarming in the results which will be a relief for many.
Therefore, the young player will not follow FA and Premier League protocols with the club source saying he “will be out 2-4 weeks”
The FA and Premier League have set out clear ‘return to play’ guidelines for players who suffer or who are suspected to have suffered concussion. Essentially, no player will be allowed to return for a competitive game for at least six days. There is no blood test or medical scan which can diagnose concussion. Diagnosis is made on the basis of history and examination. The guidelines work on a step-by-step basis, with a player only allowed to progress a step every 24 hours. However, this process can often take longer. The steps are: No physical activity, light aerobic exercise or sport specific exercise. Also non-contact training drills, full contact training, return to play. However, after an all-clear from the club’s medical officer Earthy will be allowed to resume playing.
The player was rushed to hospital in a neck brace following his head injury which is thought to includes a broken nose.
“West Ham United’s George Earthy has been discharged from hospital after the head injury he suffered in Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Fulham.
Earthy, 19, entered the field as a late second half substitute to make his Premier League debut at London Stadium, only to be withdrawn in stoppage time.
He was immediately transferred to a local hospital for further assessment.
Earthy will now follow FA and Premier League concussion guidelines ahead of his return to play.
Richard Collinge, Performance Director at West Ham United, said. “George is back home and we will continue to monitor him over the coming days. He’ll complete the graduated return to play programme.”
West Ham United wishes to place on record its thanks to our own medical team. We’d also like to praise their counterparts at Fulham and Medics24, our pitch side rescue team, for the immediate response to yesterday’s incident.
The Club also extends its thanks for the many messages of support sent to George.
Everyone at West Ham United wishes George a safe and speedy recovery.”
