Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai leaves in tears after team-mate’s horrific injury at Euro 2024

Dominik Szoboszlai was left visibly shaken as Hungary team-mate Barnabas Varga suffered a serious injury against Scotland. The Liverpool man could be seen ‘in tears’ and was pictured looking visibly emotional as his team-mate received medical attention on the pitch.

Varga was involved in a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who came flying out to try and claim an aerial ball. As he was attended to by the medical staff, VAR checked for a penalty in the background but ultimately ruled out the incident.

More significantly, there was visible concern for Varga among the players on the field. Szoboszlai was among the Hungary players who rushed and tried to rush the stretcher team to the incident, and members of both sides gathered around the stricken striker.

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In a lengthy delay, TV commentators on the UK broadcast said they saw footage of Szoboszlai in tears. Everyone seemed upset by the incident, Varga was eventually taken off the field, being replaced by Martin Adam.

It was an important game for Szoboszlai and Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, both needing a win to have a realistic chance of qualifying from Group A. It’s always strange when matches restart in circumstances like these and in this case it seemed to inject a new intensity. in the contest.

Just moments after the restart, Szoboszlai produced an incredible piece of skill, going past two Scotland players with a wonderful drag-back manoeuvre. Scotland went up the other end shortly after and had a loud penalty shout.

Because of the incident, 10 minutes were added to the end of the match. With both sides needing to go for the win, it descended into a chaotic end-to-end encounter where Szoboszlai was among those who had the chance to win the game. Meanwhile, Scotland were denied what looked like a powerful penalty shout.

And in the 10th and final added minute, Hungary produced the most dramatic of late winners, keeping alive their hopes of progressing among the best third-placed sides. The players celebrated with one of Varga’s shirts after the final whistle.

All our thoughts are with Varga, who has been taken to hospital, according to BBC commentators. He is now confirmed to be conscious and in a stable condition and we will bring you more updates as they come.