Overview
- He collided head-first with a defender’s knee after challenging a 39th-minute corner, having appeared to be shoved by goalkeeper Joe Walsh.
- He received lengthy head and neck treatment, was placed in a brace, and was carried off to applause before being replaced by new signing Pablo Felipe.
- Nine to ten minutes of first-half stoppage time followed, during which Crysencio Summerville put West Ham ahead.
- QPR posted a message wishing him well; the match later reached extra time, with Richard Kone equalizing in the second half and Valentin Castellanos restoring West Ham’s lead in the 98th minute.
- Concussion protocols are expected to apply, and outlets note his absence could strain West Ham’s limited center-back options if he is sidelined.