Hibs wideman Boyle out of hospital after concussion diagnosis

HIBERNIAN’S Martin Boyle has been diagnosed with concussion and released from hospital.

Boyle was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital after landing heavily following an aerial challenge with John Souttar during his side’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup defeat by Rangers on Sunday.

The Australia international received lengthy treatment from the medical staff of both clubs before being taken to hospital, where Hibs later stated he was in a stable condition.

An update from the club yesterday read: “Hibernian can confirm that Martin Boyle has returned home from hospital.

“The winger went straight to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the collision against Rangers and was put through a medical examination to understand the severity of the injury.

“The tests thankfully came back clear and revealed that Martin has concussion. He will now rest and follow the concussion protocol.

“The club would like to thank the staff at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, alongside the stadium ambulance crew, and medical departments at Hibernian and Rangers for the treatment they provided to Martin.”

The winger looks likely to miss both tomorrow’s Premiership encounter with Ross County and the visit of Livingston on Saturday.

Boyle, 30, posted a message on X which read: “Would like to thank everyone for the messages of support, appreciate it a lot!

“Big thanks to the Hibs and Rangers medical staff for looking after me on the pitch after the incident.

“Thank you to the Royal Infirmary Hospital and the team for looking after me when I arrived. Home now to recover with the family.”

Martin Boyle was injured playing against Rangers.