[Cleptomaniac]

Galatasaray star Omar Elabdellaoui was rushed to hospital with fears he may be partially blinded after a firework exploded in his hand.

The Norwegian defender, 29, is said to be in a serious condition after the horror accident on New Year's Eve.

Galatasaray star Omar Elabdellaoui is in hospital with injuries to his face, eyes and hand after a firework was said to have exploded in his hand.

Former Manchester City man Elabdellaoui is believed to have been celebrating the end of 2020 at his home.

A club statement confirmed Elabdellaoui had suffered burns to his face and damage to his eyes, with the extent of the damage not yet known.

However, Galatasaray's update appeared to suggest his condition was 'life-threatening'.

The statement read: "Our player Omar Elabdellaoui, who was taken to our sponsor hospital Liv Hospital after an unfortunate accident at his home in the evening, was given the first intervention.

"The damage to the eyes of our player who has burns on his face will be understood after further examinations.

"A lot of information will be given about the developments regarding our conscious and life-threatening player."

Galatasaray vice president Abdurrahim Albayrak, coach Fatih Terim and captain Arda Turan are believed to have joined Elabdellaoui in hospital.

The latest update from Turkey suggests the player is receiving treatment from specialist doctors.

[Royal_Madnessty]

Not so hot now is he?

[Royal_Madnessty]

I doubt that this happened with legal fireworks, all the damage i mean. So its really hard to feel sorry for him or any other loser getting injured because of illegal fireworks. Sorry. Reserve my empahty for innocent bystanders.

[spycosis]

I bet his hand doesn't look too clever either.