Sheffield United captain Chris Basham suffers a horrific leg injury against Fulham with veteran defender requiring oxygen before being taken away in an ambulance

• Chris Basham’s lower leg appeared to snap during the game at Craven Cottage 
• He was given oxygen before being placed on a stretcher and taken to a hospital 
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Sheffield United captain Chris Basham suffered a horror leg injury during his side’s Premier League game against Fulham before being taken to hospital.

Basham, 35, sustained an apparent break to his standing leg after attempting to make a cross during the first half and immediately fell to the ground.

The fixture at Craven Cottage was brought to a halt for over 10 minutes to allow the veteran defender to receive treatment from paramedics.

Several physios also surrounded the stricken centre back while players from both teams appeared visibly shaken by the extent of the grizzly injury.

Basham was carried off the pitch on a stretcher and given a standing ovation, and responded by waving to the crowd and giving a thumbs-up.  

Sheffield United defender Chris Basham suffered a horrific lower leg injury against Fulham

Basham was given lengthy treatment for an apparent break before being placed on a stretcher

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An ambulance was then seen leaving the ground just moments later.

The full extent of the likely break has not yet been confirmed but Basham, who will now undergo tests at hospital, is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

On X, formerly Twitter, Sheffield United tweeted: ‘A stoppage in play as medics attend to a serious injury to Chris Basham.

‘Jack Robinson replaces Chris Basham who leaves Craven Cottage on a stretcher following a lengthy stoppage in play.

‘We send our best wishes to Bash, and will communicate updates as and when we have them.’

Physios and medics surrounded the stricken captain and players appeared visibly shocked

Basham was taken to an ambulance and escorted to hospital, where he will undergo tests

Fulham, taking to the same platform, added: ‘We’ve had a lengthy stoppage following a really nasty injury for Chris Basham, who will be stretchered off the pitch.

‘We’re all sending you our best wishes, Chris.’ 

Both sides entered the half-time break locked level at 0-0, with the whistle coming after 16 minutes of added time, reflecting the pause needed to treat Basham.

Basham was making his 394th appearance for the club.

Before the game, Sheffield United were without their first victory of the season and remained rooted to the bottom of the top-flight table. 

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