A Bath City FC footballer who was critically injured during a match last month has returned home to continue his rehabilitation.
Bath City FC striker Alex Fletcher | Photo © Bath City FC
Alex Fletcher sustained a severe head injury during the fifth minute of a match against Dulwich Hamlet on Tuesday 8th November after he collided with advertising hoardings at the side of the Twerton Park pitch.
The 23-year-old striker went on to receive emergency neurosurgery in Bristol and was admitted into intensive care.
On 21st November, Bath City FC confirmed that Alex had come off the intensive care unit and was continuing his recovery on the neurosurgery ward.
In a statement issued on 2nd December, Alex said: “I am over the moon to tell you that I have now been discharged from hospital and I am back at home with my Fiancé Ellie to continue my rehabilitation following my brain surgery just over 3 weeks ago.
“Whilst I know that it may take some time to get back out on the pitch, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all once again for your incredible care, love and support.
“It would not have been possible for me to get this stage without you all.”
A crowdfunding campaign to support Alex and his family during his recovery has already raised more than £17,000. You can donate here.
