Türkiye’s U21 coach Egemen Korkmaz collapsed on the floor during the game against Croatia, lost consciousness and was taken to hospital.
Players and coaches rushed to Egemen Korkmaz as Türkiye’s U21 coach fell to the floor.
Turkey Under-21 coach Egemen Korkmaz collapsed on the touchline and became unconscious seconds after lamenting the referee’s decision, and was rushed to the hospital.
The 43-year-old collapsed to the floor in the 35th minute of Tuesday’s game against Croatia. Colleagues ran to Korkmaz, who appeared to have slipped and hit his head. Even though Korkmaz had just stepped out of the shot, cameras captured the anxiety expressed by coaches and players who rushed to check on him.
An ambulance entered the pitch and Korkmaz was treated by paramedics before being taken on a stretcher to hospital.
As a result, the game was suspended after both teams returned to their locker rooms. At the end of the first half, there was 12 minutes of added time.
“Egemen Korkmaz, head coach of our U21 national team, slipped and hit his head on the ground in the 35th minute of today’s UEFA European U21 Championship group qualifier against Croatia at the Opus Arena in Osijek, losing consciousness,” the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said in a statement.
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“Korkmaz, who sustained swelling to his head as a result of the fall, received initial treatment by our medical team on the sidelines. He was conscious and was taken by ambulance to the hospital for further tests. We wish him a speedy recovery and wish him all the best.”
Korkmaz has not lost a match during Türkiye’s qualification period for next year’s U21 Euros. They are on track to qualify for the first time since 2000. Many teams in Türkiye have written to express their concerns and wish him a speedy recovery.
An ambulance entered the pitch for treatment.
Super Lig leaders Galatasaray said in a statement: “We wish the U21 national team coach Egemen Korkmaz, who fell ill during the match between Croatia U21s and Turkey U21s and was taken to hospital, rest in peace and hope for a speedy recovery.”
Fenerbahce, which ranks second in Turkey, said: “Egemen Korkmaz, get well soon. We regret to learn that Egemen Korkmaz, the head coach of the U21 national team, fell ill during the match and was taken to the hospital. We wish Egemen Korkmaz a speedy recovery and wish him a speedy recovery.”
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