Nordi Mukiele SWALLOWS TONGUE and is briefly unconscious in horror accident v Tottenham

Nordi Mukiele SWALLOWS TONGUE and is briefly unconscious after taking ball to face in horror accident against Tottenham


NORDI MUKIELE swallowed his tongue and was knocked unconscious after being struck in the face in a horror accident against Tottenham.

The Red Bull Leipzig defender, 22, collapsed after being hit by the ball as panicked team-mates and match officials waved for medical help.

As paramedics raced on to the pitch, Mukiele appeared to regain consciousness but looked to be alarmed and in some pain.

He was then carried off the pitch on a stretcher.

It was later confirmed by BT Sport commentators that Mukiele had swallowed his tongue and was briefly left unconscious in the sickening accident.

The French youngster had been enjoying a superb game up until the terrifying incident.

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