Newcastle defender Fabian Schar was knocked unconscious during Switzerland's Euro 2020 qualifier away to Georgia but still managed to play on.
Schar clashed heads with Georgia's Jemal Tabidze and was treated by medics.
He was left on his back after his legs buckled under him.
Newcastle's Fabian Schar was knocked unconscious as Switzerland faced Georgia
Schar received treatment from medics for four minutes but was then able to continue playing
Players from both teams rushed to Schar's attention as he lay motionless on the ground
The 27-year-old lay motionless on the pitch, with players from both sides rushing to his attention.
There were initially fears that Schar may have swallowed his tongue.
After receiving treatment for four minutes Schar was able to carry on playing.
Schar was knocked unconscious after a clash of heads with Georgia's Jemal Tabidze
Schar was thankfully able to continue as Switzerland commenced their qualifying campaign
Schar has made 18 Premier League appearances for Newcastle this season after joining the club from Deportivo La Coruna last summer.
The centre-back was winning his 48th cap for Switzerland.
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