Home Football AFTERWELL After suffering a horrific injury, Hungary’s Varga was first seen in a hospital bed with his lover beside him and his face bandaged. Dominik Szoboszlai was the first person came with the medical team to help his member

AFTERWELL After suffering a horrific injury, Hungary’s Varga was first seen in a hospital bed with his lover beside him and his face bandaged. Dominik Szoboszlai was the first person came with the medical team to help his member

Football — 06/26/2024

In the aftermath of Hungary’s hard-fought victory over Scotland, a sobering scene has emerged, as forward Barnabas Varga has been pictured recuperating in a hospital bed following a devastating collision on the pitch. The 29-year-old Ferencvaros talisman was the victim of a sickening clash with opposing goalkeeper Angus Gunn, one that left him unconscious and with a litany of facial fractures.Barnabas Varga was sat up in hospital with his girlfriend and members of the Hungary staff

The brutal nature of the incident was evident, as medical staff rushed to Varga’s aid, shielding the injured player from view with sheets as he was stretchered from the field. In the aftermath, the Hungary Football Federation has provided updates, revealing that Varga has successfully undergone surgery to address his extensive injuries, which included skull fractures as well as broken and dislocated bones throughout his face.Hungary players posed with Varga's shirt after beating Scotland

While the news of Varga’s medical intervention has been met with relief, the handling of the situation has drawn the ire of national team captain Dominic Szoboszlai. The Liverpool midfielder has been highly critical of the perceived sluggishness of the medical response, arguing that the walking pace of the first responders was unacceptable given the gravity of Varga’s condition. Hungary release first photo of Barnabas Varga in hospital after successful surgery - Football | Tribuna.comSzoboszlai has called for a review of UEFA’s protocols, urging that in such emergency scenarios, medical personnel should disregard any initial objections and rush to the injured player’s aid, as “seconds can help a lot.”

Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai helped carry the stretcher onto the pitch

The visibly distraught Hungary squad has rallied around their stricken teammate, with Varga’s girlfriend, Laura Skrapits, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support. The national team has also made the gesture of visiting Varga in the hospital, where he remains under observation, with the expectation of his release later this week provided his recovery continues unimpeded.Dominik Szoboszlai was critical of the medical team's reaction to the incident

Despite the traumatic incident, Hungary managed to claim a vital late victory over Scotland, keeping their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages alive. In a poignant tribute, the players celebrated their triumph by holding aloft and donning a jersey bearing Varga’s name and number, a testament to the unity and resilience of the national team in the face of adversity.