Hungary update on Barnabas Varga after serious head injury at Euro 2024 | Football [Video]

Hungary have confirmed that Barnabas Varga is ‘conscious and in a stable condition’ after he suffered a serious head injury during his nation’s 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024.

The 29-year-old collided with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the 68th minute and was immediately motionless on the turf.

Varga appeared to land awkwardly on his head and Hungary’s medical team put him in the recovery position straight away.

Hungary’s players looked visibly distressed as they helped stewards hold up blankets to shield Varga from cameras.

BBC commentator Steve Wilson said Liverpool midfielder and Hungary’s captain Dominik Szoboszlai was ‘in tears’.

Hungary’s Football Association has confirmed that Varga is in a stable condition but is likely to undergo surgery.

‘Several bones in Barnabas Varga’s face were broken during the collision during the match, and he also suffered a concussion,’ a statement read.

‘The striker is most likely to undergo surgery. He spends the …