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Everton defender Cuco Martina taken off in a neck brace after awkward fall in Europa League clash with Lyon

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Everton defender Cuco Martina suffered a potentially serious neck injury after an awkward collision with Lyon's Maxwel Cornet in their Europa League clash.

The left-back jumped up for a header and then fell onto his opponent's back before eventually landing awkwardly on his own back.

The Curacao international was left sprawled on the floor and did not appear to move during the seven-and-a-half minute delay that then followed as he received treatment.

More to follow.

Everton defender Cuco Martina suffered a potentially serious injury against Lyon
Everton defender Cuco Martina suffered a potentially serious injury against Lyon
The left-back jumped high to win the ball in the air ahead of Maxwel Cornet
The left-back jumped high to win the ball in the air ahead of Maxwel Cornet
But as he fell back down to earth Martina's back landed on top of his opponent
But as he fell back down to earth Martina's back landed on top of his opponent
He then eventually landed on the ground square on his back and did not appear to move
He then eventually landed on the ground square on his back and did not appear to move