Lyon's biggest fear after 19-year-old Steeve Kango's terrifying fall

Lyon lost yesterday evening 3-0 to Hoffenheim in the Europa League, but the biggest concern for the French top club is the 19‑year‑old wing‑back Steeve Kango who, after a nasty fall on his back, was quickly carried off the pitch amid loud applause.

Kango's crash and medical response

Kango jumped high in an aerial duel with Tim Lamperle, but after contact with the Hoffenheim striker ended up in the wrong place. He landed on his back and remained motionless.

The medical team of Lyon stormed onto the field and immediately assessed the seriousness of the situation. An ambulance team quickly followed onto the grass and placed a neck brace on Kango, after which he was carried off amid loud applause from the crowd. Eventually he was taken to the hospital, but his condition is still unclear.

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In addition to Kango, Nathan De Cat of Hoffenheim and Loïs Openda of Lyon are also injured, while Julien Duranville remained on the French bench.

Lyon now awaits further medical information about Kango before they decide on his return. The incident remains the club's biggest concern after the defeat.