24 June 2024 , 12:39
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The father of Barnabas Varga has shared his relief after the 29-year-old Hungary forward underwent successful surgery in hospital in Stuttgart on Monday.
Varga was stretchered off in the second half of Hungary's closely contested 1-0 triumph over Scotland on Sunday evening following a sickening collision with opposition goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
He broke "several bones" in his face according to the Hungarian FA and sources close to the Hungarian camp have now disclosed that a successful operation took place this morning at around 11am.
Furthermore, Varga's father Andras, who lives in Russia, has also provided the Hungarian newspaper Nemzeti Sport with an update on his son's condition.
He said: "Together with my wife, we are waiting for the news that Barni's sweetheart will send us. The operation has been performed, Barni's sweetheart will provide information on our child's condition every minute if necessary.
"It is not yet known when he will be released from the hospital in Stuttgart, nor how long he will miss. It's no secret, the family went through difficult moments in front of the television screen, but now we can be calmer."
Liverpool star and Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai was among those to quickly assist Varga following the incident when he helped medical staff get the stretcher onto the field following initial delays.
Multiple Hungary players have since raised frustrations that the response team took too long to assist Varga, who was placed into the recovery position.
Barnabas Varga suffered the injury last night against Scotland (Visionhaus/Getty Images) Szoboszlai told MagentaTV: "I was one of the first to get there. I was shocked. I tried to turn him onto his side. He wanted to get up, but somehow he couldn't breathe. We have to do this faster."
Before the operation, Hungary's team doctor Gergely Panics outlined his hope that the brave striker would be released from hospital by Wednesday, though his involvement at Euro 2024 is obviously over.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Hungary boss Marco Rossi said the medical staff inside the ground may not have released the Ferencvaros player was in danger following the brutal clash, hence their slow response time.
The Italian said: “I’m not sure if it was a collision with the goalkeeper, it was a confused situation, that’s why the VAR was checking. The players were saying he looked unconscious so everyone was really worried about his condition and worried about the fact that the doctors arrived late, we can say, but they probably didn't realise it was a dangerous situation.
“Thankfully he is not under risk, he will be operated on here (points to cheek). He’s healthy, and that’s the most important thing. If we go through, he is no longer part of the team."