Martin Boyle is stable in hospital after being involved in a horrible collision during Hibernian's Scottish Cup loss to Rangers.

The Australia international received lengthy treatment on the pitch last night before he was stretchered off the Easter Road turf. 

There was immediate concern for the 30-year-old after an incident with Rangers defender John Souttar.

However, Hibs have announced that the player is recovering in hospital, as they thanked the reactions of both clubs' medical teams for attending to Boyle.

An initial club statement reads: "Hibernian FC can confirm that Martin Boyle is now in a stable condition in hospital.

"The winger went straight to hospital after the first half collision against Rangers and is receiving the best possible care.

"The Club would like to thank the speed of both clubs’ medical departments in attending to Martin on the pitch. 

"Everyone at Hibernian FC wishes Martin a speedy recovery."

The Edinburgh outfit have since provided a further update, with Boyle now home with his family. 

A spokesperson said: "Hibernian FC can confirm that Martin Boyle has returned home from hospital in the company of his wife and children.

"The winger went straight to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the first half collision against Rangers and was put through a thorough medical examination to understand the severity of the injury.

"The tests thankfully came back all clear and revealed that Martin has concussion. He will now rest at home and will follow the concussion protocol.

"The Club would like to thank the staff at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, alongside the stadium ambulance crew, and medical departments at Hibernian FC and Rangers for the treatment they provided to Martin."

Hibs boss Montgomery gave a positive post-match update on Boyle, saying: “I’ve just had a report that Martin is stable and that’s the most important thing.

“Football is just a game and while Martin’s an important player for us, he’s a human being too.

“I think it’s a bit of concussion and maybe a little bit of neck pain. Fingers crossed he makes a speedy recovery because he was in a bit of pain.”

Montgomery was unimpressed with Lundstram’s reaction to Moriah-Welsh’s tackle that saw the midfielder sent off.

He said: “I haven’t seen Jordan’s incident to be honest. I know he was on a yellow. He tried to hold Matondo off but apparently he’s caught him on the back of the head with his arm.

“Jordan is an experienced player so, if he has done something that is deemed a yellow card, you don’t want that.

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“Nathan is just 21 years old, he’s new to first-team football. And, to be honest, it was right in front of me.

“I’ve got a lot of respect for John Lundstram. He’s a top, top player. But I thought the way he went down, Nathan didn’t catch him.

“I’ve seen that one back and he’s gone across him to try to block him playing a ball down the line, probably knock it out for a throw-in. But John has gone down.

“And the referee was very quick to give the card. To be honest, I was really surprised he didn’t go to the VAR monitor to have a look, considering it was three metres from where the incident happened.”