Albion women's striker Jade Arber discharged from hospital after back injury
Albion Women's player Jade Arber has been discharged from hospital after sustaining a serious back injury in the club's National League Northern Premier match against Fylde.
The striker landed awkwardly in the 58th minute of Sunday's fixture and after receiving treatment on the field, the officials decided to abandon the game.
Albion were leading 1-0 in the game at the time of the injury.
Arber will now be assessed by the club's medical department at the training ground on Wednesday, after recovering at home.
Albion Chief Executive Mark Jenkins said: “We were alarmed to hear about Jade’s injury on Sunday afternoon and the club quickly made contact to offer assistance.
“We’re pleased to learn that Jade has now been discharged from hospital but we know she will require further medical attention which will be available to her here at the training ground.
“We wish Jade a speedy recovery and will do all we can to get her back on a football pitch soon.”
