Although Manchester City has its own medical department, in cases of serious injuries—especially acute injuries during matches—the first priority is always to send players to a hospital. So Richard, along with Miss Heysen, immediately exited the director's box. They waited in the tunnel for the physios, who, with the help of staff, had already placed Woodgate on a stretcher.
They would accompany Woodgate directly to the hospital. The best choice is Wythenshawe Hospital, a major general and specialist hospital in South Manchester.
"Go with my car. I'll follow them," Richard said immediately to Miss Heysen, his words clipped and decisive. He was already striding away, urgency written across his face as he headed for the ambulance without a second thought.
After finding them, he didn't even bother with his own car or bodyguard as he followed behind. Trailing the physios, Richard soon saw familiar faces—Dave Fevre and Andreas Schlumberger.
"How is it?" Richard asked immediately.
