CRYSTAL PALACE have released a statement confirming that defender Pape Souare was taken to hospital following a horrific car crash and say their thoughts are with the player and his family.
The 26-year-old was airlifted to an east London hospital after a serious collision with another car on the M4 motorway on Sunday afternoon.
Although his injuries are not life threatening, Palace revealed that Souare is receiving treatment for damage sustained to his thigh and jaw bone.
The statement read: “Crystal Palace Football Club regret to confirm that Pape Souare was yesterday (Sunday) involved in a car accident and taken to hospital in London.
“The player has sustained injuries to his thigh and jaw bone and will remain in hospital whilst he receives treatment. The club are liaising closely with the hospital on his progress and we obviously wish him a speedy recovery.
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“Our thoughts are with Pape and his family at this time.”
Startling images have emerged across social media of the aftermath of the crash showing Souare’s smashed Mercedes.
It is believed firefighters cut the roof from the car in order to release the 26-year-old from the vehicle.
And football fans have taken to Twitter to show their support for the Senegalese international.
Hope you're ok and make a full recovery @papesouare.
— Moh Haider (@ArsenalMoh8) September 12, 2016
Get well soon @papesouare All the Red and Blue Army are with you & thinking of you. ️
https://t.co/7uykXPjqLS
— Richard Briggs (@Rich789) September 12, 2016
Get well soon @papesouare
not linked with missing the game though #CPFC #CPFCFamily
— Paul Jempson (@PaulGDJ) September 12, 2016
Souare, who played 90 minutes in Palace’s opening three matches of the Premier League season, was left out of Alan Pardew’s squad for the 2-1 over Middlesbrough.
He joined the club in February 2015 and instantly became an important player for Palace featuring 34 times last season.
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