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Michy Batshuayi carried off pitch on a stretcher with ankle injury in huge World Cup scare for Belgium

On-loan Chelsea striker went down in the 92nd minute of Dortmund's 2-0 defeat away at Schalke

MICHY BATSHUAYI could be out of the World Cup after he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher with a suspected ankle injury today.

The on-loan Chelsea man was carried off in the 92nd minute during Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 away defeat to Schalke.

 There was serious concern both from Michy Batshuayi and opposition defender Naldo in the 92nd minute
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There was serious concern both from Michy Batshuayi and opposition defender Naldo in the 92nd minuteCredit: REUTERS
 Michy Batshuayi had to be taken off on a stretcher for Borussia Dortmund today
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Michy Batshuayi had to be taken off on a stretcher for Borussia Dortmund todayCredit: Getty
 The Belgian striker winces in pain after he was tackled from behind by Benjamin Stambouli
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The Belgian striker winces in pain after he was tackled from behind by Benjamin StambouliCredit: REUTERS

The Belgian has proved a huge hit since signing on loan with the German giants in January, scoring nine goals in 13 appearances in all competitions.

But this injury setback could spell disaster for the 24-year-old's World Cup dreams in Russia.

Batshuayi remained grounded after being tackled from behind by former Spurs man Benjamin Stambouli in the dying moments of the Bundesliga clash.

He immediately raised his hand into the air to signal for medical help, as did opposition defender Naldo.

 As he was being carried off the pitch on a stretcher, Michy Batshuayi covered his face with his hands
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As he was being carried off the pitch on a stretcher, Michy Batshuayi covered his face with his handsCredit: REUTERS

As he was carried off the pitch, the striker had his hands over his face, in some obvious pain.

The game was all over when Batshuayi suffered his injury, as goals from Yevhen Konoplyanka and Naldo had bagged Schalke the points.

It means Dortmund sit in fourth spot in the Bundesliga, level on 51 points with third-placed Bayer Leverkusen and a huge 14 points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

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