Former Manchester United star Danny Welbeck required oxygen after a concerning back injury during Brighton's Premier League match with Newcastle United.
The former United and Arsenal forward had put his team ahead at St James' Park before being stretchered off the pitch. The injury occurred following a collision with Newcastle defender Fabian Schar.
Despite the incident initially appearing minor, Welbeck was unable to continue. As he was stretchered off, the 33-year-old was seen conversing with his teammates. READ MORE: Manchester United player ratings vs Brentford as Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund good READ MORE: Why Erik ten Hag received yellow card vs Brentford after Matthijs de Ligt decision Brighton managed to secure victory despite losing their goalscorer, finishing the day just shy of the top four.
Football fans expressed their support for Welbeck on social media, with one writing: "fingers crossed he's okay," and another wishing him a speedy recovery.