Socceroos striker Martin Boyle is taken to hospital after landing awkwardly on his head during a Scottish Cup match between Hibernians and Rangers.
Hibernian striker Martin Boyle landed on his head after an aerial tussle with Rangers defender John Souttar.The Socceroos play Lebanon on March 21 in a World Cup qualifier, with Boyle now in doubt to play.
Socceroos star Martin Boyle is in a "stable condition" in hospital after suffering a head injury in Hibernian's Scottish Cup quarterfinal defeat by Rangers. The 30-year-old winger was taken off on a stretcher in Sunday's match at Hibs' Easter Road home after seeming to fall awkwardly while battling for a high ball with John Souttar, brother of fellow Socceroo Harry Souttar, during the first half. The knock will also have come as a concern to Socceroos boss Graham Arnold so close to Australia's World Cup qualifier against Lebanon in Sydney on March 21. Souttar was unscathed but medics quickly attended to the Australian international, with the game held up for nearly 10 minutes as a stretcher was immediately brought on.Boyle, a huge favourite with the Hibernian fans, was given a standing ovation and applauded by both sets of players as he was carried off the pitch and taken straight to hospital. A statement from the club later on Sunday read: "Hibernian FC can confirm that Martin Boyle is now in a stable condition in hospital. "The winger went straight to hospital after the first half collision against Rangers and is receiving the best possible care."The club would like to thank the speed of both clubs' medical departments in attending to Martin on the pitch. Everyone at Hibernian FC wishes Martin a speedy recovery." Hibs' manager Nick Montgomery, the former Central Coast Mariners boss, told BBC Scotland he would call the player later on Sunday. "He's landed on his head, probably a bit of concussion, a bit of a sore neck and that's something you have to worry about," Montgomery said. Hibs went on to lose the tie 2-0 to Rangers, while Celtic, holders of the trophy after last year's win under Ange Postecoglou, beat Livingston 4-2 in another last-eight match.live:Mary Fowler starts and scores in the FA Cup but Spurs end Manchester City's run during penalties AFL quick hits — Pies tall's bizarre moment adds some spice and Blues success rests on the boot of one manAnge urges Spurs supporters to 'get excited' after Villa thrashingOppenheimer and Barbie gear up for final showdown as Oscars roll out red carpetMeet the teenager going toe-to-toe with pollies to pass a controversial law. Will she succeed?Food policy experts hit back at idea of cereal for dinner, as data reveals cost of shrinkflation for Australian familiesPenelope opted out of flood cover when her insurance skyrocketed by $14,000, but soon it may not be an optionOscars red carpet: Margot Robbie arrives as celebrities dress up for Hollywood's night of nightsOppenheimer and Barbie gear up for final showdown as Oscars roll out red carpet