Sammie Szmodics remained in a Prague hospital overnight following a heavy collision during the Republic of Ireland's match against the Czech Republic. The incident occurred in the second half of the international fixture on Thursday evening. Medical staff treated the forward on the pitch after he appeared to lose consciousness, according to the Football Association of Ireland.
Szmodics left the field on a stretcher before being transported to a local medical facility for further assessment. National team officials confirmed that the Ipswich Town player regained consciousness before arriving at the hospital. Doctors kept him under observation as a precautionary measure to monitor for signs of concussion, per reports from the Irish Independent.
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson stated that the player's welfare remains the primary concern for the coaching staff. The medical team will continue to assess Szmodics before determining when he is fit to travel back to the United Kingdom. He is expected to miss upcoming domestic fixtures as he follows return-to-play protocols, according to Sky Sports.
