Posted: 15:11, 17 April 2022 | Updated: 15:51, 17 April 2022
Burnley midfielder Ashley Westwood was sent off on a stretcher after a serious injury against West Ham.
The incident happened in the 22nd minute when he collided with Nikola Vlasic after a 50-50 challenge.
Westwood fared worse and suffered a horrific leg injury that left him in need of medical attention for several minutes.
Burnley’s Ashley Westwood suffered a horrific injury in the first half against West Ham
The medium needed long-term treatment before being removed by stretcher in the 30th minute
Vlasic was in emotional distress and had to be comforted by his teammates, who also looked shocked by the incident.
Westwood was eventually sent off on a stretcher in the 30th minute and was replaced by Josh Brownhill.
Moments after the change, Burnley took the lead with Wat Weghorst’s second goal for the club.
The loss of the midfielder will be a big blow for the Clarets, who are currently facing a difficult task to avoid falling.
Westwood has been a regular in the Burnley squad, having made 26 of his 32 Premier League appearances this season.
Nikola Vlasic (left) and several other West Ham players appeared shocked by the incident
