The Norway international remains in hospital after having treatment overnight, with the extent of any long-term injury still unclear
Galatasaray defender Omar Elabdellaoui was rushed to hospital after suffering injuries to his hands and face when some fireworks he was holding exploded during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
In a statement released shortly after the incident, Galatasaray said there was no threat to Elabdellaoui’s life but that he had been rushed to hospital for treatment, with particular concern over injuries to his eyes.
“Our player Omar Elabdellaoui was taken to Liv Hospital tonight” read the statement.