Mason: I am lucky to be alive

Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason says he feels lucky to be alive following his horrific head injury sustained against Chelsea earlier this month.

The former Tottenham Hotspur player spent eight days in hospital with a fractured skull, and was released on Monday after a clash with Gary Cahill in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over the Tigers on the 22^nd of January.

"It has been an emotional rollercoaster and I feel lucky to be alive, but I'm happy to say I'm now at home resting and recovering," a statement from Mason read.

"My fiance & family have read so many messages of support to me over the past week. To have had so many people send messages to me, including from fellow players, clubs (in particular the support shown to me from both Hull City and Tottenham Hotspur) so many fans, as well as the support I have received from the general public around the world has been completely overwhelming.

"Each and every message of support really has given me strength and I cannot tell you how much it means to me.

"The love and support my Mum, Dad, sisters, fiance Rachel and all of my friends and family have shown to me during what has been an extremely traumatic time for all involved has been incredible and I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for being there throughout.

"Finally I would like to say a special thank you to all the medical staff at Hull, as well as the medical team at Chelsea and of course the fantastic treatment and support I have received from all of the staff during my stay at St, Mary's hospital.

"I will now be taking each day as it comes and concentrating on my recovery."

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