Gary Neville praises Arsenal and Southampton medical staff for Jan Bednarek decision
‘They stood their ground’: Gary Neville praises Arsenal and Southampton medical staff for not letting a SMOKING Jan Bednarek back onto the pitch over fears of a concussion after he landed on his neck following a challenge
- Gary Neville spoke highly of the medical staff at the Emirates stadium on Friday
- Southampton and Arsenal staff refused to let Jan Bednarek back on the field
- The Southampton defender was taken off after a jump and a fall to his neck
Gary Neville praised Southampton and Arsenal’s medical staff at the Emirates stadium on Friday night for refusing to let Jan Bednarek back on the pitch.
The Southampton defender was sprawled on the pitch after appearing to land on his neck as he lunged to win a header as his side tried to protect their surprising two-goal lead against the league leaders.
Bednarek was treated on the pitch before being moved to the touchline, where he was assessed by Southampton’s medical team, who decided he would not be allowed back on the pitch due to apparent fears of a concussion.
Neville gave credit to team doctors for holding their own by not letting the defender back onto the field, saying “Bednarek is disappointed, but sometimes you just need your medical staff to look after you.”
“He argues with his medical team, the doctor from the Arsenal team comes to him and says you are free.
Jan Bednarek (centre of floor) appeared to have a concussion after falling on his neck trying to win a header
Bednarek (blue top) was disappointed with his withdrawal after being eliminated in the first half
Bednarek (left) complained to Southampton medical staff as he was denied a return to the pitch
“I don’t like them (falls). Good job to the medical team, they held on, not easy.
