The match was subsequently postponed

A Truro City FC footballer has been taken to hospital after requiring medical assistance before a match.

Yassine En-Neyah was taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent on Saturday afternoon (November 7) following an incident during the warm-up for a fixture against Folkestone Invicta. The match was subsequently postponed.

A spokesperson for Truro City FC said: "Truro City can confirm that this afternoon's match against Folkestone Invicta has been postponed.

"Yassine En-Neyah required medical assistance during the warm-up and was transferred to the William Harvey hospital in Ashford for further treatment. We will provide a further update in due course."

Messages of support flooded in following the announcement. A spokesperson for Maldon and Tiptree FC, where En-Neyah was on loan in 2023, said: "Our thoughts are with you Yassine, get well soon", reports Cornwall Live.

One Truro City supporter wrote: "Thinking of you Yass, whole fanbase behind you. Credit to all the players, staff and medical teams involved. Wishing for the best news as soon as possible".

Another added: "Sending hugs and best wishes from Maidstone".

En-Neyah, 26, is a talented winger and attacking midfielder who has represented numerous clubs throughout his career. He began his professional career with Nottingham Forest in 2020.

In 2021, he joined Shelbourne in Ireland before moving to Waterford in 2022.

He has been with Truro City since 2024 and has made 60 appearances for the club to date.