Ashley Westwood injury: Nikola Vlasic was in tears after horrific incident

There were distressing scenes in the first half of the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Burnley on Sunday afternoon.

Play was stopped in the 22nd minute due to a horrific injury to Ashley Westwood.

Westwood immediately called for medical attention after going into a challenge with Nikola Vlasic.

Westwood was down for roughly 10 minutes before being stretchered off the pitch.

Vlasic, meanwhile, was absolutely distraught and had to be consoled by teammates.

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West Ham's Declan Rice consoles teammate Vlasic, who is in tears following Ashley Westwood's horror injury. #WHUBUR #WHUFC #PremierLeaguepic.twitter.com/0fOwEx3cZ0

We wish Westwood all the best and a speedy recovery.

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