Summary
Brighton defender Maelys Mpome was knocked out by a ball during a Women's Super League match against Arsenal. After receiving medical attention and being taken off the field on a stretcher, it was confirmed that she suffered a concussion. She was later reported to be alert and with her teammates following the match.
Key Facts
- Maelys Mpome plays as a defender for Brighton in the Women's Super League.
- She got hit in the face by a ball and was knocked out during a match against Arsenal.
- The game paused for 10 minutes so medics could help her.
- Mpome was taken off the field on a stretcher, wearing a head brace, and given oxygen.
- She suffered a concussion, but later was alert and in the changing room with her teammates.
- Brighton's manager, Dario Vidosic, noted that Mpome's injury might have affected the team's performance.
- Brighton trailed after conceding an own goal, but Arsenal won the match.
- Mpome joined Brighton from Chelsea over the summer and was playing her fifth league game.
