Barnsley’s Iain Hume. Photograph: Daniel Hambury/Empics Sport/PA Photos

The Barnsley striker Iain Hume was last night readmitted to hospital two weeks after fracturing his skull in the derby game against Sheffield United. The 25-year-old Canada international was released from hospital seven days ago and has since been recovering at home, but spent last night at Salford Royal as a precaution after complaining of feeling unwell.

“He went back in last night because he was feeling sick,” a Barnsley spokesman said. “He began feeling unwell after spending time at home and we hope it’s a case of better safe than sorry.” A later statement from the club revealed that Hume had contracted an infection but had been prescribed a course of antibiotics. “He will mostly likely spend tonight in hospital purely as a precaution and should be back home on Wednesday.”

Hume was struck in the head by Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan’s elbow during Barnsley’s 2-1 home defeat to the Blades on November 8. The former Leicester forward, signed by Barnsley for £1.2m in June, suffered internal bleeding and had emergency surgery after his condition deteriorated.

Morgan, who left his hometown club Barnsley for the Blades in July 2003, received a caution from the referee Andy D’Urso following the incident. But Barnsley sought legal advice and have submitted video footage of the incident to the Football Association, which has confirmed it is considering whether to take further action.

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