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Hull midfielder Ryan Mason receives tributes from footballing world after suffering fractured skull

GARETH BALE led tributes to Hull midfielder Ryan Mason who has sustained a fractured skull after a sickening clash of heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill.

The Tigers midfielder was rushed St Mary’s Hospital and underwent emergency neuro surgery following the incident in the defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Gary Cahill connected with the right-hand side of Ryan Mason’s head
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Hull confirmed the midfielder had suffered a fractured skull in a statement via their website but said he is in a stable condition.

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The statement read: “The Club can confirm that Ryan Mason sustained a skull fracture in our fixture at Chelsea this afternoon.

“He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital where he has undergone surgery.

“Ryan is in a stable condition and is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days.

Ryan Mason was forced off with a head injury
Ryan Mason was forced off with a head injury
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Medics from both Chelsea and Hull helped Mason
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"Everyone at the Club would like to express their sincere thanks for the excellent and swift care given to Ryan by both the Accident and Emergency department and Neurosurgery Unit at St Mary’s Hospital.

"A further update will be issued tomorrow."

Following the deeply concerning update past and present footballers have shown their support towards Mason on social media.

With the likes of Gareth Bale and Robbie Fowler making tributes - whilst rugby star Danny Cipriani and boxer Callum Smith also sent their best wishes.

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Mason was rushed to St Mary's Hospital in London
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Mason was placed in a neck brace and was given an oxygen mask[/caption]

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He was stretchered off after receiving medical attention by medical staff from both Hull and Chelsea[/caption]

Tom Huddleston and his Hull teammates showed concern for the 25-year-old
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Gary Cahill also received treatment following the clash of heads
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Cahill dusted himself down and was able to play on
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Diego Costa checks on the health of Ryan Mason as the Hull midfielder lies flat out on the pitch
Diego Costa checked on the health of Ryan Mason as the Hull midfielder laid flat out on the pitch
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