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Senegal has been criticized after Sadio Mane continued to play despite a possible concussion sustained in a “sickening collision” with Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
Despite appearing to receive a head injury in the collision during Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations encounter, Mane remained on the pitch for several minutes.
The Liverpool striker scored a goal before being replaced.
Mane’s health had been jeopardized, according to Headway, a brain injury organization.
“On the surface, this appears to be another example of football prioritizing results before player safety,” said Luke Griggs, Headway’s deputy chief executive.
“This was a terrible collision that left both players in enough pain that a concussion should have been considered at the very least. If the principle of ‘if in doubt, sit it out!’ had applied at that point, Mane should have been substituted without another ball being kicked.”
Vezina was sent off after colliding with Mane and had to be helped off the pitch after becoming visibly shaky.
Despite appearing to lose consciousness during the incident, Mane remained on the pitch. He scored a beautiful goal for Senegal six minutes later before going down on the halfway line.
He was only substituted after that.
“The sight of the guy collapsing on the ground after scoring his goal and having to be assisted off the pitch should tell you everything you need to know about the impact and the effect it had on his brain,” Griggs continued.
“Once again, the ambition to win is considered as being worth putting players’ health at danger. The fact that this is still happening is alarming.
“The Confederation of African Football (Caf) and world regulatory body Fifa are now facing a true leadership challenge, especially if Senegal declares Mane fit for Sunday’s quarter-final.
“If football is to be taken seriously when it comes to concussion, it must simply enforce and tighten its protocols.”
After scoring, team doctor Dr Abdourahmane Fedior claimed Mane was “replaced due to the vertigos he had on the pitch,” according to a statement from the Senegal FA.
“We decided it was safest to take him to the hospital for a scan, which revealed no brain damage or bone lesions. We left the hospital and headed to the motel a little time later. For the time being, he appears to be in good health.
“On the field, all of his symptoms vanished. However, it must be constantly monitored, and we shall observe how he feels in two days.
“He needs to take it easy and gradually return to training.”
Liverpool’s medical staff will discuss Mane’s status with their Senegalese colleagues, though it is customary to maintain regular touch with all international squads, particularly when a player is injured.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly disputed that Mane’s health had been jeopardized by his decision to play on.
“It wasn’t at all hazardous.” “After that, it was him who scored the goal,” the Napoli defender added.
“We preferred to replace him once we noticed he was a little dazed following the goal. I asked whether he wanted to leave the pitch, and he answered no, but we decided to replace him rather than take any chances.”
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