Video: Gruesome leg break in Honduras vs Mexico friendly

(Reuters)

WARNING: This video contains graphic footage

Honduras ace Luis Garrido suffered a horrendous leg break in a friendly against Mexico in Houston.

The midfielder was caught in an unfortunate position, when Mexico's Javier Aquino fell on his outstretched leg as he attempted to make a tackle.

The 25-year-old's knee went under his body, and surrounding players immediately called for a stretcher to be brought onto the field.

Garrido, who plays for Houston Dynamo in the MLS, was rushed to a Houston hospital.

The game finished in a 0-0 draw.

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