Danish International and Newcastle United midfielder Peter Lovenkrands was taken to a nearby hospital and stabilized following an on filed collision with French International and Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda during the Toon’s 2 – 0 loss at home.

Via SI 

Lovenkrands received extensive treatment on the pitch and then off it after being replaced by Damien Duff.

Interim manager Alan Shearer said the 29-year-old player had experienced difficulty breathing, but had been stabilized in hospital.

“He got a very, very nasty knock on his back and he was actually struggling to breathe,” Shearer said. “They had to put the breathing apparatus on when he got into the dressing room.

“Thankfully, he went off to hospital and they have now stabilized him and hopefully, he will be OK.”