Christian Atsu rescued from Turkey earthquake, taken to hospital

Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubbles of the Turkey earthquake

According to several sports, the former Chelsea and Newcastle player was found alive following reports that he was trapped after an earthquake in Turkey.

The natural disaster which happened in the part of Turkey and Syria has killed more than 2000 people with many still trapped under the dust.

After his rescue by the officials, he has been transported to hospital after suffering injuries to his right foot and breathing difficulties

Atsu currently plays for Hatayspor, a club which is located in the Turkish city of the Hatay- an area believed to be one of the areas the incident had hit hard.