Edin Džeko suffers 'deep cut' to head in Schalke's defeat to Mainz

Džeko sustained a deep head cut in a collision with Mainz defender Potulski and required several stitches; no return timeline given.

Edin Džeko suffered a deep cut to his head during Schalke's 1-0 Bundesliga home defeat to Mainz on Saturday afternoon. The 40-year-old striker collided with Mainz defender Kacper Potulski shortly before the hour mark and was replaced by Hwang Hee-chan. Schalke confirmed on Sunday that the injury required several stitches but did not disclose a recovery timeline, wishing him a speedy recovery.