After The Hard Clashes On The Head, Lukasz Fabianski Reportedly Can Speak And Be Aware

Lukasz Fabianski suffered a hard impact on his head when West Ham traveled to Southampton (Instagram/@westham) headquarters.

JAKARTA - West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski experienced a terrible incident in a 1-0 win against Southampton in St. Mary's on Boxing Day, December 26, 2024.

The Polish goalkeeper was injured by a hard impact on his head in a situation of receiving a corner.

Medical immediately immediately carried out an intensive brawl and the match was stopped eight minutes during the process.

Fabianski was then stretched off the pitch and replaced by Alphonse Areola in the 36th minute. He received applause from supporters as he was carried off the field.

The players of both teams also supported Fabianski shortly after the incident broke up.

In fact, Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale immediately ran towards his opponent's goal to directly examine the 39-year-old goalkeeper because the situation was worrying.

West Ham has given an official statement regarding Fabianski's condition, which apparently does not need to be taken to the hospital.

The Hammers manager, Julen Lopetegui, said the goalkeeper was able to speak and was conscious.

"He had a hard impact on his head, on his neck, and he was unsure of his actions."

"Fortunately, the news circulating is that he can speak, he is conscious, he is conscious."

"I spoke to him. The doctor said he felt better and healthy. I was positive with him."

"He showed that he had more or less recovered from his pain. I am not afraid. We are afraid, but now he is better. This is a positive feeling because we are very worried," said Lopetegui.

Apart from that, the match against Southampton also made West Ham have to lose defender Max Kilman in the first half due to injury.

West Ham is now ranked 13th in the 2024/2025 Premier League standings shifting Manchester United. They now pack 23 points from 18 matches that have been played.