De Guzman out of United opener as Swans midfielder suffers concussion after nasty head clash with Kuyt in Holland training

Swansea City midfielder Jonathan De Guzman has been ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League opener against Manchester United after suffering a suspected concussion on international duty.

The midfielder collided with Dirk Kuyt in training on Tuesday evening ahead of Holland’s friendly against Portugal.

Before paramedics were on hand United striker and international team-mate Robin van Persie rushed to De Guzman's aid.



Ouch: Robin van Persie rushes to the aid Jonathan De Guzman after a clash of heads with Dirk Kuyt

With his head bandaged, a groggy De Guzman was lifted onto a stretcher before being wheeled into an ambulance.



He was taken to hospital for tests and the initial diagnosis is a mild concussion, which usually means a two-week lay-off. De Guzman had been named among the starters for Holland.

Grisly: Kuyt (right) and De Guzman lie on the turf after the clash of heads

Cleaning up: Van Persie seizes the opportunity to take a drink as Kuyt receives some treatment

Off he goes: De Guzman was carried off the pitch on a stretcher

Bandaged: De Guzman was not able to take part in Holland's clash against Portugal

Another casualty? Dirk Kuyt holds a tissue to his face after the clash in the Algarve