[Football] Jiminez - Fractured Skull

[DavidinSouthampton]

Another example of Football / PL arrogance.

It is slightly tricky to determine how you manage it. If we are to allow 'concussion subs' for any head injury you can be sure it will be open to abuse / cheating. And then how can you really tell if a player has concussion or not in 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes or whatever? David Luiz felt fine, passed the concussion protocol, came back on, but said he was uncomfortable heading the ball.

Difficult one

Maybe the authorities have to trust the professionalism of club Doctors and only allow a concussion substitution on their say-so, not the whim of the coach or manager.

 

[Sheebo]

Well, it happens. Ryan Mason is one example. Petr Cech wouldnt have been able to keep playing if he played in a different position. Others with skull fractures returns to play within weeks... I would imagine there's all kinds of different skull fractures.

Of course it does but it just didn’t cross my mind. Cech may have still been able to play outfield possibly? Can’t remember ins and outs. Horrible incident regardless.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

I desperately hope it’s not a career ender, he’s a wonderful player and that would be tragic for him.

The experience of Ryan Mason though does show it’s going to be a very long and difficult road back and he might not be able to play again. Wishing him all the best.

 

[Weststander]

Maybe the authorities have to trust the professionalism of club Doctors and only allow a concussion substitution on their say-so, not the whim of the coach or manager.

Or a ‘neutral’ doctor at each PL game.

To prevent bullying in a player’s safety decision eg Mourinho intimidating Dr Eva Carneiro.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Good news


https://twitter.com/skysportsnews/status/1337162555953967106?s=21

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Good news


https://twitter.com/skysportsnews/status/1337162555953967106?s=21

Indeed. Thanks for posting.

Edit 'fracturing his skull' sounds like he did it himself. Hmmmm