NEW DELHI: Hungarian forward Barnabas Varga underwent successful surgery on Monday, June 19th, to address a facial fracture sustained during Hungary’s 1-0 victory over Scotland in their final Euro 2024 group stage match.
The injury occurred in the 68th minute of the game following a collision with Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn. Varga appeared to lose consciousness briefly, prompting immediate medical attention on the field.He was subsequently transported to a local hospital and remained in stable condition leading up to the surgical procedure.
The Hungarian Football Federation released a statement via social media platform X, confirming the surgery’s success. “According to specialists in facial injuries at the hospital, the procedure was uncomplicated,” the statement read. “The attacker…can be discharged on Wednesday.”
Despite the positive news regarding Varga’s recovery, the incident sparked criticism from Hungarian captain Dominik Szoboszlai, who expressed concern over the duration of time it took for medical personnel to reach Varga on the field.
The injury occurred in the 68th minute of the game following a collision with Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn. Varga appeared to lose consciousness briefly, prompting immediate medical attention on the field.He was subsequently transported to a local hospital and remained in stable condition leading up to the surgical procedure.
The Hungarian Football Federation released a statement via social media platform X, confirming the surgery’s success. “According to specialists in facial injuries at the hospital, the procedure was uncomplicated,” the statement read. “The attacker…can be discharged on Wednesday.”
Despite the positive news regarding Varga’s recovery, the incident sparked criticism from Hungarian captain Dominik Szoboszlai, who expressed concern over the duration of time it took for medical personnel to reach Varga on the field.
Varga’s girlfriend provided a positive update on his condition, sharing a photo on social media and stating, “Barni is over the surgery. A little rest awaits him, but everything will be fine.”
While Varga’s participation in the remainder of the tournament is impossible due to the injury, Hungary’s victory over Scotland secured them a third-place finish in Group A.
Their qualification for the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placed teams hinges on the outcomes of one group-stage match. Should England secure a win against Slovenia on Tuesday, Hungary will qualify for the knockouts.