Euro 2020: the Georgian opponent rushes to rescue the Swiss player

A Swiss football player fallen into an air showdown during a qualifying match at Euro 2020 received emergency badistance from a member of Georgia 's rival team. .

Fabian Schaer's head collided with Jemal Tabidze's skull from Georgia as the two headed for the ball in the 24th minute of the match in Tbilisi.

Schaer was unconscious on the floor, his tongue stuck in his throat.

Georgian player Jano Ananidze rushed to his aid by inserting his hand into Schaer's mouth to free the player's tongue.

According to the Swiss daily Blick, Schaer quickly recovered after being treated by Swiss rescue workers and was able to continue playing by helping to set Swiss goals for the second half for a 2-0 win.

"It sounds awful, I do not remember anything," the Newcastle player told the newspaper after watching a video clip. "I went out for a few seconds, my skull still purrs, and I have a sore neck and a bruise on my forehead, but it was worth it."

Tabidze had also remained motionless after the shock, his shirt covered with blood, but he too had recovered.