Speaking as a sometime defender, that was totally intentional. He could have pulled out, contact was unnecessary, and yet he smashed his shoulder into his jaw. Watch it again.
I suppose there's usually not the demand in terms of head injuries per match. It's a fair enough question though. Apart from Petr Cech and a handful of others, It's not really part of the culture.
I suppose there's usually not the demand in terms of head injuries per match. It's a fair enough question though. Apart from Petr Cech and a handful of others, It's not really part of the culture.
And could also make heading the ball somewhat less predictable.
Poor old bloody Howedes. The bloke is playing out of his skin, out of position, as usual, but any slight mistake its "well you can tell he's a centre back".
He's been "massive" all tournament. He was like Lazarus against Ghana.
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