Everton have confirmed that defender Cuco Martina has been taken to hospital to be "observed overnight" after landing on his back in a nasty fall during Thursday's 3-0 defeat to Lyon.
The defender went up for an aerial challenge with Lyon's Maxwell Cornet in the first half and came off worse, landing awkwardly on his back.
DU: "Cuco was concussed & complaining of pains down his neck. He's gone straight to hospital for X-rays & scans. We wish him all the best."November 2, 2017
He said: "Cuco was concussed and complaining of pains down his neck. He's gone straight to hospital for X-rays and scans. We wish him all the best."
Martina's injury compounded a bad day for Everton, as the 3-0 loss confirmed their elimination from the Europa League.
Cuco Martina has been taken to hospital and will be observed overnight. We wish him a swift recovery. November 2, 2017
