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In the early stages of the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Schalke 04, there were dramatic scenes on Sunday afternoon.

Schalke's striker Mark Uth was unconscious on the field and had to be replaced.

The game was interrupted for almost ten minutes.

After a clash in a header duel in midfield with Felix Uduokhai, Uth hit his head on the foot of Augsburg's Rani Khedira, remained dazed and had to be treated on the grass.

Apparently Uth had already passed out while falling.

Teammates and opponents' players were shocked.

Schalke's goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann (left) bends over to Mark Uth, who is injured and carried off the field on a stretcher

Source: dpa / Stefan Puchner

The 29-year-old striker was given an infusion on the field, while his teammate Omar Mascarell helped out and held the bag.

Benjamin Stambouli immediately ran to his teammate and apparently tried to pull his tongue out of Uth's throat.

Uduokhai, who was not at fault, was close to tears.

The Augsburgers prayed for Uth.

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On the sidelines, those responsible for both teams discussed, apparently even a termination of the game was under discussion.

While the players tried to keep warm, Schalke's coach Manuel Baum ran to his players and wanted to get an idea of ​​the state of Uths.

Medical workers carried Uth from the lawn on a stretcher, his neck was specially stabilized.

According to a report by the "Bild", Uth was approachable again afterwards.

Schalke confirmed this a little later on Twitter.

Uth was brought to an Augsburg hospital, the team doctor accompanied him.

The club described Uth's condition as "stable".

A few minutes later the game was interrupted again, this time Udokhai had collided with Nassim Boujellab.

This could continue to play with an association.