West Ham United teenage midfielder George Earthy faced a horrible injury in his Premier League debut during a game against Fulham on Sunday, April 14.
The 19-year-old was rushed to the hospital for further assessment following a collision with his teammate Edson Alvarez.
What happened?
During West Ham United’s clash against Fulham, the 19-year-old was subbed on to replace Michail Antonio in the 82nd minute but had to be stretched off after a head collision with his teammate, Alvarez.
He lost consciousness after his head hit the ground resulting in lengthy medical assistance including receiving oxygen, before being stretchered off.
The center referee had to stop the match for about eight minutes as the youngster was attended to by the medical team.
Earthy was later carried from the pitch on a stretcher, with an oxygen mask and neck brace in place, but was conscious when leaving the London Stadium.
He has undergone a series of medical tests in a bid to ensure that no lasting damage has affected him.
Afterward, West Ham United confirmed that George Earthy was awake in the hospital. A statement from the club read: “West Ham United can confirm George Earthy will undergo an assessment in a London hospital following the incident which saw him stretchered off during Sunday’s Premier League contest against Fulham.”
West Ham manager David Moyes also provided an update on Earthy, he said; “George has suffered a head injury. He’s awake and has been taken to hospital for further assessment. I’m really disappointed for George.”
“He’s been doing really well in training and has performed great for the under-21s. He’s been getting much closer to the first team. He started well when he came on and had some nice touches.”
“He’s awake and has gone to hospital so we’ll get the checks done. We all thought that (he was knocked out cold) just being on the touchline. George is a terrific footballer and a great little technician.”
He added; “If we had the right moments, we probably would’ve tried to get him on sooner. He never let himself down in the time he was on the field.”
Earthy was then replaced by Maxwel Cornet in injury time, as West Ham fell to a 2-0 home defeat against their London rivals.
The midfielder was making just his second senior appearance after coming on as a late substitute in West Ham’s Europa League last-16 second-leg victory over Freiburg last month.
Earthy was part of the West Ham Under-18 side that won an FA Youth Cup and Under-18 Premier League South double during the 2022–23 season.
Who is George Earthy?
George Earthy is an English professional football player who was born on September 5, 2024, making him 19 years old. He plays as a midfielder for English Premier League club West Ham United.
George Earthy career
Earthy joined West Ham United at the under-6 level. He later signed his first professional contract with the club at the age of 17 in June 2022.
Earthy made his Premier League debut on April 14, 2024, in a game against Fulham coming on as a substitute. He has also represented England at under-15 and under-16 level.
In March 2024, he joined academy graduates Divin Mubama, Kaelan Casey, and Ollie Scarles by featuring in the Europa League this season.
George Earthy honors
The versatile midfielder has already won the FA Youth Cup and U-18 Premier League South with West Ham United, therefore, it is safe to say that the 19-year-old English-born has a bright future ahead of him.
George Earthy contract
The midfielder first signed a professional contract in June 2022 but was rewarded with an improved deal 15 months later, which expires in 2026.
George Earthy style of play and market value
Earthy can play in wide areas, central midfield, or as a No 10. His current transfer value is related to be between €1.2 million and €1.9 million.
What’s next for Earthy George?
Earthy, who is a product of West Ham’s famed academy system made his senior debut for the Hammers in a Europa League last-16 game with Freiburg in March 2024. He will be looking for another appearance once he recovers from the head injury he sustained in Sunday’s Premier League game.
