Mexico star Santiago Gimenez was rushed to hospital as the full-time whistle blew in their 3-2 World Cup last 16 defeat to England with a serious ankle injury.
Gimenez was brought on as a late substitute for Mexico as they looked to equalise and send the game to extra time.
But in the 98th minute, the AC Milan forward landed awkwardly on his ankle while chasing the ball and fell to the ground in agony.
He subsequently attempted to limp off, and was then taken to hospital while England celebrated their famous victory in the Estadio Azteca.
Gimenez’s injury meant Mexico played out the final minutes with 10 men, just like the Three Lions after Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card on 54 minutes when England were 2-1 up.
La lesión de Santi Giménez 💀 pic.twitter.com/z1G9jfGETn
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According to Mexican journalist Ruben Rodriguez, Gimenez has been diagnosed with a second-degree sprain to his ankle and is expected to miss around eight weeks of action.
England suffer Henderson injury worry
Thomas Tuchel’s side didn’t leave the Azteca without injury concerns of their own – in the most bizarre of circumstances.
During their post-match celebrations, midfielder Jordan Henderson lost his footing while climbing over an advertising board and fell directly on to his wrist.
The Brentford midfielder is currently being assessed, but Tuchel has said that his injury ‘looks really bad’