Jean-Philippe Mateta was rushed to hospital after a shocking challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
The Crystal Palace striker took a boot to the head in a moment of madness from Roberts during the fifth-round FA Cup clash.
Roberts was sent off for serious foul play after a shocking challengeGetty Play was halted for eight minutes amid concerns over MatetaGettyMateta was rushing onto a through ball and Roberts travelled outside his box to clear with his foot.
The goalkeeper collided with the striker’s head at speed and was eventually shown a red card after referee Michael Oliver reviewed the incident at the pitchside VAR monitor.
Nine medics arrived on the scene to treat Mateta – who was laid out on the turf for eight minutes.
The Frenchman was then lifted onto a stretcher while being administered oxygen – and immediately taken to hospital from a pitchside ambulance.
Palace tweeted: “Mateta is stretchered off following that terrible challenge.
“We are right behind you, JP.”
Reacting on commentary, ex-Chelsea defender Scott Minto said: “That is reckless. It’s not even chest or shoulder. He’s followed through and caught him on his head.
“That’s a really dangerous challenge. It’s dangerous, it’s reckless, it’s a red card. Go with your head.”
He added: “It’s a horrible tackle. I could believe him if he said there was no malice. But it doesn’t matter.
“The way he’s caught him – that’s horrible. Mateta will do well to get up from that.”
There was a lengthy stoppage before Mateta could be put on a stretcherGetty Medics were seen calling for an ambulance to be brought pitchsideGettyMatch Stats
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