"Image source, BBC Sport Brighton defender Maelys Mpome is "up and about" after being knocked out during their Women's Super League defeat at Arsenal on Sunday. There was a 10-minute break in play after Mpome was struck in the face by a ball during the second half at Emirates Stadium. Several medics attended to the French defender, who had to be taken from the field on a stretcher, with her head in a brace and receiving oxygen."
"It was later confirmed she had also suffered a concussion. But Brighton manager Dario Vidosic said Mpome was with her team-mates in the changing room after the game. "I just asked for a quick update," Vidosic told BBC Sport. "They said she is up and about, and she is having a shower which is positive news. "Fingers crossed that she is OK. That's always the most important thing - that the players all come off the field as healthy as they stepped on it.""
"Vidosic said that concern from Mpome's team-mates may have had an impact on their performance as Brighton chased an equaliser. Brighton trailed after Marisa Olislager's own goal in the first half but improved and forced several saves from Arsenal keeper Daphne van Domselaar. But they failed to create many openings after Mpome's injury, with the home side coming closer to scoring in the final moments."
Brighton defender Maelys Mpome was knocked out after being struck in the face by the ball during the second half at Emirates Stadium, prompting a 10-minute stoppage. Several medics tended to her and she was stretchered off with a head brace and given oxygen; concussion was later confirmed. An update indicated she was in the changing room and having a shower. Brighton had trailed to an own goal by Marisa Olislager but improved and forced saves from Daphne van Domselaar. Team concern and the long pause were cited as affecting Brighton's rhythm and attacking chances. Mpome joined Brighton from Chelsea and was making her fifth league appearance.
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