Former Arsenal star is rushed to hospital after being unconscious for ten minutes having been struck in the face with the ball during game

A former Arsenal player was rushed to hospital after being unconscious
The player was hit in the face with the ball during a game in Belgium
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By Jeorge Bird

A former Arsenal player was rushed to hospital after the ball struck him in the face during a game on Saturday.

The 26-year-old had been hit in the face with the ball from close range.

The incident occurred as RWD Molenbeek were beaten 3-1 at home to Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League.

Molenbeek manager Yannick Ferreira stated that there were fears that the player had suffered a brain hemorrhage.

However, the player posted a positive update on Saturday night regarding his situation.

A former Arsenal player was rushed to hospital after being struck in the face with the ball

Jeff Reine-Adelaide collapsed on the pitch following the incident and was unconscious for ten minutes.

Reine-Adelaide posted a positive message to fans on Instagram on Saturday night.

Jeff Reine-Adelaide collapsed following the incident and was left unconscious for ten minutes

He wrote: ‘Thanks for your messages of support, more fear than evil.’

Reine-Adelaide’s former club Lyon sent their best wishes to Reine-Adelaide.

They wrote on X: ‘Olympique Lyonnais is with you at this difficult time.

‘We wish you a speedy recovery, courage and strength to you.’