Eric Garcia was taken to hospital last night after suffering a potentially serious head injury during Manchester City's 3-0 win over Arsenal at the Etihad.
The 19-year-old was carried off the pitch on a stretcher with his neck in a brace during the closing stages of the game after colliding with his own goalkeeper Ederson.
It is understood that Garcia was conscious in the City dressing room after the final whistle but medical staff transported him to hospital to undergo tests on the potential injury.
Pep Guardiola said he was “very concerned” by the injury to Garcia, whose lengthy on-pitch treatment led to 11 minutes of stoppage time being added on at the end of the second half.
“We are concerned about Eric of course,” Guardiola said. “He is conscious but I think he is going to be tested tonight because a kick in the head is always so dangerous.
“The doctor told me he was conscious and then they asked me to be with (the media). I'm pretty sure we're going to do absolutely everything to be sure that everything is fine and well.”
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