Worrying scenes as Wycombe striker Tjay De Barr collapses on pitch after full time and is taken away on stretcher
WYCOMBE WANDERERS star Tjay De Barr collapsed on the pitch after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle.
Fans and players were left shocked as the striker fell to the ground with no-one around him moments after the final whistle.
Wycombe Wanderers star Tjay De Barr collapsed after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Plymouth ArgyleGetty
The Gibraltarian striker was treated by paramedics before being stretchered off the field
De Barr, 22, was a second-half sub for the visitors in their League One loss at Home Park.
Paramedics rushed over to the player as he lay on the floor in front of concerned supporters and teammates.
After a brief spell, De Barr was then placed onto a stretcher and carried off the pitch.
He was taken to hospital and was accompanied in the ambulance by boss Gareth Ainsworth.
Tweeting after the game, Wanderers said: “There was a medical incident at full-time involving Tjay De Barr.
“We thank the staff for their swift action and await news of his condition.”
It is unknown what caused De Barr to collapse, but during the match he was reportedly left puffing after a collision with an opponent.
And fans were quick to send messages wishing the Gibraltarian well on social media.
One said: “All thoughts this evening with Tjay De Barr.”
Another wrote: “Argyle fan here hoping to hear good news, felt sick walking home.”
One noted: “Not nice to see , hope he makes a speedy recovery.”
Another added: “This is the main thing that matters most tonight, best wishes on behalf of me and all Argyle fans to the lad.”
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