Mexico star rushed to hospital immediately after England defeat with gruesome injury

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Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez required medical treatment following their loss to England.The World Cup co-hosts were knocked out in the last 16 on Sunday night after a 3-2 loss to the Three Lions at the Estadio Azteca.Gimenez was rushed to hospital after suffering a gruesome injury against EnglandShutterstock EditorialGimenez was unable to finish the contest, though, despite only being brought on as a substitute in the 61st minute.The 25-year-old had replaced Gilberto Mora in attack as Mexico chased an equaliser.Freak injuryHowever, Gimenez was left needing medical treatment during stoppage time at the end of the match.It came after he twisted his ankle when landing following a tackle by Djed Spence.The England defender had cleanly won the ball with his challenge, but replays showed Gimenez had turned his ankle nastily at the same time.His ankle was bent out of shape in the 98th minute, leaving the AC Milan forward unable to continue.As a result, Mexico were forced to play the remainder of added time with 10 men.Gimenez lay stricken on the sideline for the closing stages before being helped off the pitch by coaching staff at full-time.Mexico boss Javier Aguirre later confirmed he had been taken to hospital.He told reporters: “We need to check Santi because he is at the hospital right now.”Replays showed Gimenez landed nastily on his ankle, which was left bent the wrong wayXGimenez was not the only player to suffer a freak injury during the closing stages of the match.Jordan Henderson had to be stretchered away after falling when attempting to hurdle the advertising hoardings at full-time.The England midfielder had been an unused substitute for the Three Lions.Gimenez had made four substitute appearances without scoring during Mexico’s run to the last 16.England advanceHowever, they now bow out after Jude Bellingham inspired England to victory in Mexico City.His brace was followed by Harry Kane’s second half penalty to see Thomas Tuchel’s side into the last eight.Gimenez suffered the freak injury in stoppage time as his side bowed out of the World CupShutterstock EditorialIt came despite Jarell Quansah’s red card forcing the Three Lions to play more than half an hour with 10 men.Mexico had twice reduced the deficit through Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez but were unable to find an equaliser.England are now set to take on Norway for a place in the semi-finals on Saturday.Kick-off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is scheduled for 10pm, live on talkSPORT.World Cup WhatsAppDon't miss an update from talkSPORT in our dedicated World Cup WhatsApp channel.Search for ‘talkSPORT World Cup’ in your ‘Updates’ tab on WhatsApp and we’ll drop the proper, unfiltered football chat straight to your lock screen—no fluff, just pure talkSPORT energy.It’s where you’ll find out all the new rules to watch out for, England and Scotland reaction and big match player ratings. Plus there will be loads of debates on the biggest talking points as Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and the biggest names in football descend on America, Canada and Mexico.