Tamworth keeper Scott Bevan has had a kidney removed after Tuesday night's match with Forest Green.
Bevan, who joined Tamworth from MK Dons in October and completed a permanent move a month ago, was involved in a collision with Forest Green striker Julian Alsop. After feeling unwell on the team bus, Bevan took himself into his local A&E, where it was discovered that the kidney was shattered.
Tamworth general manager Russell Moore said on the official Tamworth site: "This is very upsetting news for us all at the football club, especially after the recent highs of the FA Cup run in which Scott played a massive part. It puts a lot of football related issues into perspective."
It is currently unclear how long Bevan might be out though it is possible, if the remaining kidney is in such a good condition, for him to be back between the posts within 3 months. Bevan is likely to remain in hospital for the next week while doctors monitor his condition.