A National League South fixture between Truro City and Folkestone Invicta was abruptly postponed on Saturday following a serious medical incident involving a Truro player. The match, originally scheduled to kick off at 3:00pm GMT, saw the start time delayed before officials ultimately called off the game at 3:14pm. The decision came after Yassine En-Neyah, 26, required immediate medical assistance while warming up on the pitch, prompting a rapid response from match-day medical staff.
National League South fixture called off as Yassine En-Neyah rushed to hospital during warm-up
En-Neyah, who came through the professional academy system at Nottingham Forest, was transported to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford for further treatment. Although the club has not released specific details regarding the nature of the emergency, the severity of the situation necessitated the cancellation of the competitive match. En-Neyah made his professional debut for the Foxes in January 2020, coming off the bench in an FA Cup third-round defeat to Chelsea, marking a significant milestone in his career before his move to non-league football.
Truro City confirmed the postponement in an official statement, expressing concern for the player’s well-being. “Truro City can confirm that this afternoon’s match against Folkestone Invicta has been postponed,” the club stated. “Yassine En-Neyah required medical assistance during the warm-up and was transferred to the William Harvey hospital in Ashford for further treatment.” The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of professional sports, where player safety takes immediate precedence over the competitive schedule, leaving both clubs to reschedule their fixture in the coming days.
Source: Yahoo Sports
