Manchester City defender Eric Garcia is out of the hospital after suffering a frightening injury. Photo by PA Images/Sipa USA

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia released from hospital after scary injury

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 6/18/20

Manchester City have confirmed defender Eric Garcia has been discharged from the hospital following a scary collision with his goalkeeper during Wednesday's match versus Arsenal.

In the 80th minute of City's first game since the coronavirus pandemic halted the campaign in March, the 19-year-old tracked back to cover an over-the-top ball as goalkeeper Ederson raced off his line.

Ederson cleared the ball but also forcefully collided into Garcia, who appeared knocked out after he crashed to the pitch:

That Garcia tackle looks even worse in slow motion pic.twitter.com/Chry5LcK4O
— Graeme McGaughey (@gmcgaughey) June 17, 2020

Medical personnel attended to Garcia for nearly 10 minutes as worried teammates and opponents looked on. He was carried into the tunnel and taken to a medical facility but was quickly released.

Eric Garcia has been released from hospital after suffering an injury during last night’s Premier League win over Arsenal.

Eric will be monitored in the coming days, ahead of a return to training and competitive action.

Everyone at City wishes Eric a speedy recovery pic.twitter.com/r9dNRBSm6B
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 18, 2020