Brighton Star Georginio Rutter taken to Hospital after Emotional Exit in FA Cup Match
GEORGINIO RUTTER was promptly taken to the hospital after Brighton’s FA Cup exit against Nottingham Forest.
The 22-year-old appeared visibly shaken as he left the 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium in the 75th minute.
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Rutter suffered a non-contact injury, appearing to roll his ankle on the Amex pitch.
He was able to leave the field independently, though he was receiving assistance from medical personnel.
After the match, exclusive photos taken by SunSport showed Rutter being escorted into an ambulance outside the stadium.
He was also seen wearing a significant boot on his right leg.
Brighton’s manager, Fabian Hurzeler, later mentioned to reporters, “He might need a scan.”
“I can’t provide further details at this moment.”
Brighton and Forest remained level after 120 grueling minutes in their FA Cup quarter-final.
Rutter was substituted for Brajan Gruda as the Seagulls created great chances to secure victory in extra time.
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However, it was Nuno Santo’s side that maintained their composure in the penalty shootout, clinching their place at Wembley with a 4-3 shootout win.
This achievement marks the first time in 34 years that Forest has reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
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Rutter is Brighton’s record signing, joining last summer in a £40million transfer.
The German player has become a key figure in the No10 role within Hurzeler’s dynamic young team.
He has netted six goals in his last 12 appearances and has a total of eight goals this season across 32 matches.
Following the disappointment in the shootout, Hurzeler did not assign blame to his players.
Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels saved attempts from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez, while Joao Pedro, Gruda, and Lewis Dunk successfully converted their penalty kicks.
Hurzeler stated, “Ultimately, I made the calls regarding the penalties, and my players should focus on their tasks, which include aiming for their chosen corner; thus, it’s my responsibility.”
“I believe the penalties were not poorly executed, including the ones we missed.”
“They had a strategy, and I conveyed that to them.”
“In the end, they faced an excellent goalkeeper, which is why we could not achieve victory in this match.”