Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez suffers serious injury against Tottenham
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Diego Gomez was forced off in tears with a serious injury during their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Paraguay international landed awkwardly following an aerial challenge and appeared to be in significant distress.
Medical staff immediately attended to the midfielder on the pitch before he was prematurely withdrawn from the action.
The visibly upset South American was consoled by teammates as he made his way toward the tunnel.
International prospects jeopardised
This untimely physical setback raises immediate concerns regarding his availability for upcoming national team duties.
The 21-year-old had been expected to feature prominently for his country at a major international tournament in North America this summer.
Club medical staff will now conduct thorough scans to assess the exact extent of the damage and establish a recovery timeline.
A prolonged absence would represent a significant blow to the Seagulls’ domestic campaign and their midfield depth.
