There have been some incredible injuries in football history. Here are some of the most gruesome soccer injuries ever.
Football is a beautiful game, but the severe injuries on the field are only one facet of life that makes it deadly. So, let's take a look at some of the most heinous soccer injuries ever.
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PSV vs Man Utd, September 15, 2015, 10. Luke Shaw
Luke Shaw suffered a double leg break during a UEFA Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and Manchester United. He also said that he was afraid he might never be able to play again.
9. Viborg FF's Jacob Olesen (Danish Superliga)
In October 2006, Danish striker Jacob Olesen sustained a horrible injury when his left ankle dislocated during a match. He was out for six months as a result of that.
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Alan Smith- Liverpool vs Manchester United, February 18, 2006 (Alchetron) 8. Jacob Olesen suffered a horrific leg injury (Alchetron)
It's one of the worst injuries Sir Alex Ferguson has ever seen on a football pitch, according to him. After landing awkwardly while blocking a free kick, Smith shattered his left leg and dislocated his ankle. He was sidelined for seven months as a result of that.
7. Ewald Lienen – Aminia Bielefeld vs Werder Breman, August 14, 1981: Ang3licalD3vil
Norbert Siegmann sliced Ewald Lienen's leg open with his studs, exposing his muscle and bone, resulting in a deep open wound of 25cm.
After suffering a 20-centimeter open wound during the race, Ewald Lienen
During the match, Ewald Lienen suffered a 20 cm open wound.
The wound was stitched up with 23 stitches, and Lienen resumed practicing after 17 days. In terms of open wounds, this is one of the worst soccer injuries.
Djibrll Cisse, Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool, 30th October 2004
Cisse broke his leg when playing for Liverpool at Ewood Park, when his tibia and fibula were both fractured in an uncomfortable fall after the striker caught his blade boots in the turf.
Djibril Cisse, a former Liverpool striker, explains how close he came to having his foot amputated after suffering a double leg break versus Blackburn.
Djibril Cisse broke his leg during a serious injury. He was out of action for only seven months before making a miraculous comeback.
Henrik Larsson - Celtic vs. Lyon, 21 October 1999
Larsson sustained a career-ending injury when his leg was broken in two places. He was sidelined for eight months as a result of this. Celtic were beaten 0-1 by Lyon in the UEFA Cup encounter.
Henrik Larsson's leg was broken in two places. (Source: BBC News)
4. Luc Nilis, Aston Villa vs. Ipswich Town, 9 September 2000
Nilis, a Belgian striker, moved to Aston Villa on a free transfer. Despite this, his chances of playing in the Premier League were dashed when he suffered a double fracture in his right leg after colliding with Ipswich goalkeeper Richard Wright.
Four months later, Nilis was forced to declare his retirement.
Botafogo vs Flamengo, Luciano Almeida, 2007.
Luciano's right ankle was dislocated and badly shattered during a match between two Brazilian clubs, and he died as a result. It kept him out of work for five months till he healed completely.
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Luciano Almeida's ankle was dislocated (Bleacher Report)
2. David Bust, April 8, 1996, Manchester United vs. Coventry City
It is, without a doubt, one of the most renowned football injuries of all time. It was so horrible that the BBC and Sky chose not to broadcast the heartbreaking footage of the Coventry defender colliding with Manchester United defender Denis Odoi.
David Bust endured one of the most heinous injuries in football history (Youtube)
1. Reading against Chelsea, 14 October 2006, Petr Cech
Following a disputed challenge from Reading's Stephen Hunt, Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech came dangerously close to losing his life. He was seriously concussed after being kneed in the head, and he collapsed in the dressing room as a result.
Peter Cech sustained a skull injury (Twitter)
He got a blood clot and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery for a depressed skull fracture. He miraculously returned three months later, wearing a rugby-style head protection to cover the portion of his skull that had been weakened by the impact.
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