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Former Manchester City defender Omar Elabdellaoui rushed to hospital after suffering burns to his face in a 'New Year's Eve firework incident' at his home in Turkey

Galatasaray defender Omar Elabdellaoui was rushed to hospital after suffering burns to his face when a firework exploded in his hand last night.

There are fears the 29-year-old may have sustained a degree of vision loss after the horror incident, as reported by the Turkish media, although the full extent of the damage is not yet known.

Elabdellaoui, who played for Manchester City between 2011 and 2013, is understood to be receiving treatment from specialist doctors.

Former Manchester City defender Omar Elabdellaoui was rushed to hospital after an incident

The Norway international was celebrating on New Year's Eve at his home when the firework prematurely exploded.