Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen briefly plays on despite clash of heads in Champions League semi final Globe_Sports
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen had to be helped off the field shortly after attempting to play on after a clash of heads in the Champions League semi-final against Ajax on Tuesday, putting a fresh spotlight on soccer’s handling of possible concussions.
The team doctor is required to perform assessments for concussion symptoms, including asking questions to check the player’s awareness. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino did not say if Vertonghen was concussed.“I wasn’t involved. It was the doctor’s decision,” Pochettino said. “I think it’s so important … the rules and the protocol are there and our medical staff follow the protocol.”
“The decision was the doctor and the referee asked,” Pochettino said. “He goes in. In the next action, we need to put him out because he didn’t feel well.” Taylor Twellman, whose playing career in the United States ultimately ended because of the lingering impact of a concussion, tweeted that “under no circumstances” should Vertonghen have been allowed back on the field after the clash of heads.“With a head injury it can be dangerous,” ten Hag said on beIN Sports. “Take him off. Don’t take risks with head injuries.”Vertonghen was seen walking through the media interview area after the semi-final first leg, which Tottenham lost 1-0.
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