Hughes breaks jaw
ByEurosport
Published 23/02/2008 at 20:06 GMT
Stephen Hughes faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken jaw in Coventry's 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Leicester.
Hughes, recalled to the starting XI after injury and handed the captain's armband by Chris Coleman in the absence of suspended skipper Michael Doyle, was knocked unconscious inside the opening minute of the midlands derby.
An early Leicester attack saw Hughes collide with a team-mate. It looked innocuous but when the ball was cleared, Hughes lay motionless on the ground just inside the penalty area.
The game was stopped for more than five minutes as the midfielder was stabilised in the recovery position and strapped on to a stretcher.
He left the field to a standing ovation and was replaced by Kevin Thornton.
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