Bulgaria's Nedelev undergoes surgery for brain injury following team bus accident
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Bulgaria's team bus was involved in an accident in Georgia on Friday, with midfielder Todor Nedelev requiring surgery.
Bulgaria midfielder Todor Nedelev has undergone surgery for a brain injury sustained in a serious road accident involving his national team in Georgia.
The Bulgaria team were travelling to their hotel in two separate coaches when the accident happened in Tbilisi ahead of Sunday's Nations League match with Georgia.
Nedelev, who plays club football for Botev Plovdiv and has previously represented Bundesliga side Mainz, was transported to a local hospital and underwent extensive tests.
The Bulgarian Football Union (BFS) confirmed on Saturday that the 29-year-old suffered "a craniocerebral trauma" and required surgery, which was successful.
The BFS added that all other players and members of staff involved in the accident are in good health.
