Hungary Striker Varga Stable in Hospital After Horrific Injury

Barnabás Varga Suffered Fractured Cheekbone in Match

Player Remains Stable in Hospital

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Hungary forward Barnabás Varga was taken to hospital with a fractured cheekbone after being stretchered off the pitch in the team's Nations League match against Germany on Thursday.

The Hungarian Football Federation said in a statement that Varga's condition was stable and that he would spend the night in hospital for observation.

The incident occurred in the second half of the match when Varga collided with Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Varga was immediately taken to hospital, where he underwent surgery.

Varga has been a key player for Hungary, scoring seven goals in 14 appearances. He was part of the team that reached the round of 16 at the 2020 European Championship.

Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai has called for a change to medical protocols after the team's medical staff initially allowed Varga to continue playing before realizing the extent of his injury.