"Player in stable condition": Ex-Mainzer operated on his head after a serious accident

On the journey to the Nations League game in Georgia, the Bulgarian national football team is involved in a serious accident.

"Player in stable condition": Ex-Mainzer operated on his head after a serious accident

On the journey to the Nations League game in Georgia, the Bulgarian national football team is involved in a serious accident. Former Mainz player Todor Nedelev suffers a traumatic brain injury. He will be operated on immediately and is in "a stable condition".

The Bulgarian national football team was involved in a serious traffic accident on its way to the Nations League game in Georgia. Midfielder Todor Nedelev suffered a traumatic brain injury. The 29-year-old had to have an operation. As the Bulgarian association announced, the operation was successful. He remains under observation. "The player is currently in a stable condition," the Georgian FA said.

Nedelew, who played at FSV Mainz 05 from 2014 to 2016, will continue to be treated in the hospital. "We wish Todor a lot of strength and the best possible recovery," explained the Mainz team.

The Bulgarian association announced that they would be informed promptly about the condition of Nedelev. Everyone else involved in the accident is fine. The Bulgarians' accident happened on Friday after their arrival in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, where they will play their fourth group game on Sunday (6 p.m.). On the way to the team hotel, the driver of the first of the two buses lost control of the vehicle, which led to the serious accident. After the collision, Nedelev was transported to a local hospital, where he immediately underwent surgery.

Bulgaria have drawn twice so far and lost the first leg at home against leaders Georgia with no points lost 5-2. Georgia's football federation confirmed that the match will go ahead as planned despite Nedelev's serious injury. "Other members of the Bulgarian delegation are fine and preparing for tomorrow's match," wrote FA president Levan Kobiashvili. The former Bundesliga professional of SC Freiburg, FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC wished all Bulgarian players and delegation members a healthy stay.