Agyemang’s World Cup hopes clouded after stretcher exit

US striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup hopes were in doubt after he was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier.

Agyemang landed awkwardly while bringing the ball down on his chest and collapsed to the grass on Monday. He was visibly emotional as he was taken off, his right leg strapped.

“He’s gone for a scan so we’ll just have to wait and see,” Derby manager John Eustace said. “It’s not good when a player comes off on a stretcher.”

In his absence, Derby beat Stoke City 2-0. Agyemang has helped Derby rise into contention for promotion from the Championship thanks to a team-leading 10 goals since arriving last summer from Charlotte in Major League.