Bailey Peacock-Farrell posted this image on his Instagram
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell was raced to hospital following a terrifying collision during a Danish top flight match.
The 27-year-old Aarhus shot stopper crashed into the knee of Odense star Bashkim Kadrii, in the 57th minute of the Superliga game.
A battered and bloodied Peacock-Farrell walked off the pitch with the help of the Aarhus medical staff, before he was raced to hospital where he spent the night.
The Burnley goalkeeper – who is on loan at Aarhus – suffered a broken nose and a laceration to the top of his head. The injuries are expected to rule former Leeds United man out of Northern Ireland’s upcoming friendly games against Scotland and Romania.
In a statement, Aarhus said: “Our goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell was taken straight to hospital for treatment after sustaining a head injury in the second-half of today's game.
“After a violent clash at the start of the second half, Bailey Peacock-Farrell was taken straight to hospital for treatment. He is still there with a broken nose, a deep gash in his head and a concussion.
“Bailey is doing well under the circumstances.
“There is no doubt that immediate replacement was the right decision. He was also taken straight to hospital as his injury was so bad it could not be treated at the stadium.”
Peacock-Farrell has made 14 appearances in all competitions for AGF this season, with one of those coming in the Europa League.
On Instagram, the goalkeeper posted: “Some stitches, broken nose and a little less hair on top. Perks of being a GK. Thanks for all the kind messages.”
If Peacock-Farrell is ruled out of this month’s international double-header, it’s likely to hand Plymouth Argyle
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