Mark Uth is in a stable condition but will remain in hospital overnight after suffering concussion during a clash of heads on Sunday, Schalke have confirmed.
Uth sustained a blow around his upper neck and head area following an aerial challenge with Augsburg s Felix Uduokhai in the 10th minute of the 2-2 Bundesliga draw.
The Schalke forward received treatment on the pitch for around 10 minutes, with captain Omar Mascarell helping to administer an IV drip before the 29-year-old was taken off the field on a stretcher while in a neck brace.
Schalke subsequently announced Uth was responsive and stable and after the game, the club offered a further update on Uth, who will hopefully be discharged from hospital on Monday.
Evening everyone. I m doing well I will hopefully leave hospital tomorrow. Thanks for all the messages. Mark
Good to hear
— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en)
Schalke s official Twitter account also provided a post from the player himself.
Evening everyone. I m doing well, the tweet read, alongside a selfie of Uth in his hospital bed. I will hopefully leave hospital tomorrow. Thanks for all the messages.
Thomas Muller was among the well-wishers for Uth after the incident, with the Bayern Munich star tweeting: Get well soon, Mark. All the best.
Sunday s fixture ended in heartbreak for Schalke, who seemed set to claim their first Bundesliga victory since January 17 when they came from behind to lead 2-1.
However, their winless run in Germany s top flight was extended to 27 matches as Marco Richter snatched an equaliser for Augsburg in stoppage time.
