Injury Updates

[didactic]

Was 100 deliberate just like the Ramos/Salah tackle.

 

[ninjamonkey]

For me it is a red. I know in most cases the player gets up and plays on. In that case a yellow is fine. But I think VAR should have advised ref to give a red. It was clear to see the deep purple swelling on his face indicative of a severe blow to the head. It's arguably worse than a 2 footed challenge on the legs. Head injury is far more dangerous, and can seriously threaten a player's health.

But then you're handing out punishment based on the severity of the injury which is not how things should be. Do you start handing out reds for innocuous challenges that are barely fouls but the players ankle gets stuck in the ground as he falls and he's out for months?

It's a yellow card offence, the injury to kev is deeply unfortunate but it doesn't change the punishment.

 

[Cornish_Blue]

A shoulder to the face. Deliberate and intentional.
Straight red!
VAR only had to look at the way he changed his position, but was overlooked as was most of the child like screaming when challenged for the ball.
If Dias or Stones does that, it’s a red instantly and on play loop on Sly and BT.
Glad I don’t pay those cünts fees.
IPTV all the way.

 

[Grealish’s Shinpads]

I don’t know based on the rule book if it was a red or not, I’m not an expert and I’m not someone who obsesses over these types of things. However attempting to deceive the referee by feigning a head injury is about as unsporting as it can possibly get

That’s trademark Rudiger. He’s one of the nastiest sly bastards in the game. A dirty, cheating **** of the highest order.

I’d be embarrassed if he played for us.

 

[daztrueblue91]

But then you're handing out punishment based on the severity of the injury which is not how things should be. Do you start handing out reds for innocuous challenges that are barely fouls but the players ankle gets stuck in the ground as he falls and he's out for months?

It's a yellow card offence, the injury to kev is deeply unfortunate but it doesn't change the punishment.

Agreed.

Rudiger knew what he was doing and clearly tried to leave one on Kev. I doubt he meant to break his nose though.

It’s one of those challenges you remember and hopefully Kev goes through him when we play them next season.

 

[M Gaudino]

But then you're handing out punishment based on the severity of the injury which is not how things should be. Do you start handing out reds for innocuous challenges that are barely fouls but the players ankle gets stuck in the ground as he falls and he's out for months?

It's a yellow card offence, the injury to kev is deeply unfortunate but it doesn't change the punishment.

yep. we’re sounding like liverpool fans wanting Pickford off for the Van dijk injury

 

[Vienna_70]

Jesus fucking Christ!

@Josh_D.
This comment isn’t aimed at you, but at the one you quoted.

 

[Grealish’s Shinpads]

This is a good angle of the incident. I just can’t help but feel like that’s a blatant red. Nowhere near the ball, deliberate and reckless. Very poor refereeing decision. A red card could’ve changed the game.

 

[eastmanc]

This is a good angle of the incident. I just can’t help but feel like that’s a blatant red. Nowhere near the ball, deliberate and reckless. Very poor refereeing decision. A red card could’ve changed the game.

It’s a blatant obstruction I’m just not sure it’s a sending off. That is the problem for the referee, he has one look at it, as it wasn’t flagged up by VAR. I agree though he knew exactly what he was doing.

 

[Keeper!]

This is a good angle of the incident. I just can’t help but feel like that’s a blatant red. Nowhere near the ball, deliberate and reckless. Very poor refereeing decision. A red card could’ve changed the game.

Red card, serious foul play, he knew exactly what he was doing.