Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering an eye socket injury early in the 5-2 defeat by France, the Swiss federation confirmed on Saturday. Von Bergen was led off the field in the fifth minute after he was caught in the face by French forward Olivier Giroud’s left foot, leaving him with blood streaming from the wound near his left eye. The SFV said the former Genoa and Palermo defender had suffered an orbital-floor, or blowout, fracture on the left side of his face. Point of impact: Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen clashed with France striker Olivier Giroud . Down and out: The eye injury Von Bergen sustained will cause him to miss the remainder of the World Cup . ‘The 31-year-old defender will return to Switzerland as soon as possible and undergo specialist treatment,’ said an SFV statement. Switzerland, who have three points from two games, face Honduras in their final Group E match in Manaus on Wednesday. Red mist: Von Bergen was substituted immediately with his eye bleeding profusely . High five: France went on to win 5-2 with Giroud opening the scoring in the 17th minute .
Steve von Bergen kicked in face by France striker Olivier Giroud .
Switzerland defender was substituted with bleeding from left eye .
Von Bergen will miss the rest of the World Cup with eye injury .
Ottmar Hitzfeld's side went on to lose game 5-2 after going 5-0 down .
Arsenal striker Giroud scored in the 17th minute to give France the lead .
Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering an eye socket injury early in the 5-2 defeat by France, the Swiss federation confirmed on Saturday. Von Bergen was led off the field in the fifth minute after he was caught in the face by French forward Olivier Giroud’s left foot, leaving him with blood streaming from the wound near his left eye. The SFV said the former Genoa and Palermo defender had suffered an orbital-floor, or blowout, fracture on the left side of his face. Point of impact: Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen clashed with France striker Olivier Giroud . Down and out: The eye injury Von Bergen sustained will cause him to miss the remainder of the World Cup . ‘The 31-year-old defender will return to Switzerland as soon as possible and undergo specialist treatment,’ said an SFV statement. Switzerland, who have three points from two games, face Honduras in their final Group E match in Manaus on Wednesday. Red mist: Von Bergen was substituted immediately with his eye bleeding profusely . High five: France went on to win 5-2 with Giroud opening the scoring in the 17th minute .
Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering an eye socket injury early in the 5-2 defeat by France, blowout, fracture on the left side of his face. Bergen clashed with France striker Olivier Giroud Von Bergen was substituted immediately with his the 17th minute .