English professional footballer Chris Basham made a name for himself as a renowned defensive midfielder for Sheffield United.
The athlete is credited as he is known to be the pioneer of the role of the overlapping center back (which is usually on the right flank). Basham earlier developed this position during his time under Chris Wilder during the 2016–17 season.
While talking about his thriving career in the field of sports, Chris Basham has credited Alan Cork with calling him a great influence and admitted that he is indebted to Cork for guiding him all throughout his professional football career. Chris Basham recently made headlines about his personal life. Let us find out what happened to Chris Basham.
What Happened To Chris Basham?
Chris Basham recently went through a terrible ankle injury as he was soon rushed to the hospital. The brave athlete received a standing ovation as he gave the crowd a thumbs-up before Basham was put into an ambulance and was taken to hospital.
Chris Basham had to go through a lengthy surgery on his broken ankle and will reportedly have to undergo yet another operation after he suffered a serious injury in his team’s 3-1 loss at Fulham.
Basham further gave an update about his health on social media as he stated that he is rather devastated by his injury in yesterday’s game, and further informed that he had his first operation to clean things up and will have a second this week in order to make things right.
Fans and fellow teammates have all wished the brave athlete a speedy recovery after Basham gave his health update.
The athlete further thanked Sheffield United for taking care of him and Fulham for their unconditional support in the process, while mentioning Tim Ream for being there for him and also putting football aside.
Fulham’s Ream was the first player who checked up on Basham and then came forward to console the 35-year-old after Basham fell to the ground in pain. As fellow teammates soon surrounded the athlete, he was taken to the hospital.
Sheffield United Manager Breaks Silence On Chris Basham’s Injury
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom recently broke silence on Chris Basham’s terrible injury, as he stated he is where he needs to be as the defender went down with a horror injury during his match with the Blades’ Premier League defeat at Fulham.
Basham had to be rushed to hospital after the injury, which happened during the first half. The athlete had to be given oxygen before he was stretchered off. Match referee Samuel Barrott further added a lengthy stoppage of 14 minutes time during the end of the opening 45.
Paul stated that Chris is where he needs to be, in the hospital with the doctors and under the medical team. Heckingbottom further added that no one wants to see that when one is involved in it, and when it is one of the players, it becomes far worse. The team players have also opened up about Basham’s injury.
Is Chris Basham Severely Injured?
While Chris Basham is seemingly recovering from his injury, several of his teammates and the team manager have stated how they have lost a good player, and how they had to make changes that they did not want to change.
They further added how it is definitely going to affect them, and it is going to affect them for the season.
Paul further explained how they don’t know what the next step will be, but he is where he needs to be, and that is the most important thing, as everyone can see how Chris needs to be in the hospital. Fulham boss Marco Silva has also sent his well-wishes to the athlete while stating that it has been a sad moment for Chris Basham that he had to be in this situation.
