Mere

Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke released from hospital after head injury at Brentford

Van Hecke leaves the pitch on a stretcher
Van Hecke leaves the pitch on a stretcherIan Tuttle / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke was rushed to hospital in a neck brace following a nasty-looking clash of heads in their 4-2 Premier League defeat to Brentford.

The 24-year-old had to be stretchered off the Gtech Community Stadium pitch after a nasty clash of heads with Brentford midfielder Yunus Emre Konak.

Van Hecke was subject to lengthy treatment on the pitch, requiring oxygen before being carried off.

The club have since revealed that Van Hecke has been discharged from the hospital and is on his way back to Brighton.

Fabian Hurzeler’s side sit slap bang in the middle of the Premier League table with 12 wins, 12 draws, nine defeats, and 48 points from their 33 games.