Stockport defender diagnosed with brain hemorrhage and expects to be sidelined for months following a serious collision with team-mate

Introduction to the article
Kyle Knoyle has been diagnosed with a brain bleed after a collision with a team-mate during a match, which has resulted in an extended period of time off the field for the defender.

Kyle Knoyle’s Diagnosis

Following a collision with a team-mate during a New Year’s Day match, Kyle Knoyle was diagnosed with a brain bleed and was immediately taken to the hospital after receiving treatment for 15 minutes.

Extent of Injuries Revealed

Stockport boss Dave Challinor has provided details about the extent of Knoyle’s injuries, which includes a broken nose, fractured cheekbone, and concussion in addition to the brain bleed.

Expectations for Recovery

Challinor revealed that Knoyle is expected to be out of action for months and will be seeing a neurosurgeon at the end of January to determine the next steps for his recovery.

Knoyle’s Background

Knoyle, a former West Ham youth product, joined Stockport in January 2023 and has made 17 appearances in League Two this season. He previously spent seven years at West Ham, making one appearance for the first team.