Huddersfield Town midfielder Jonathan Hogg to miss rest of season after fracturing spine in Bristol City defeat

Huddersfield Town have confirmed midfielder Jonathan Hogg will miss the rest of the season following his injury during the 4-0 defeat at Bristol City on Friday night.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Mar 2017, 16:24 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:19 BST
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner checks on Jonathan Hogg during his on-field treatment at Bristol CityHuddersfield Town boss David Wagner checks on Jonathan Hogg during his on-field treatment at Bristol City
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner checks on Jonathan Hogg during his on-field treatment at Bristol City

Hogg suffered a fracture within his cervical spine after an accidental collison with teammate Mark Hudson eight minutes into the match.

The 28-year-old was taken off the field on a stretcher after 14 minutes of treatment on the pitch.

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He was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmanary for scans and stayed at the hospital overnight.

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A Huddersfield Town statement said: "He was discharged from hospital on Saturday afternoon and will now continue with his aftercare in Yorkshire concerning his fracture management.

"Throughout both days, Jonathan has been conscious and completely aware of his situation.

"Although he is expected to miss the rest of the 2017/18 season, the Club is happy that Jonathan is in no immediate danger and looks forward to seeing ‘Hoggy’ back out on the pitch as soon as is safely possible.

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"Alongside Jonathan, everyone at the Club would like to thank the medical staff at Bristol City and the NHS staff at Bristol Royal Infirmary for ensuring Jonathan was looked after and received appropriate care."

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