Following a graphic collision during Wednesday’s match between Nottingham Forest and Brighton and Hove Albion, Neco Williams had to be stretchered off the pitch.
Following Williams’ substitution for Cheikhou Kouyate, it was confirmed on BT Sport that the player
#was receiving treatment for what seemed to be a concussion. Meanwhile, Forest manager Steve Cooper disclosed that his fellow Welshman had been sent to the hospital for further examinations following the end of play at the City Ground.
“I had a look when he came off and I saw blood so fingers crossed it is not too bad,” Cooper remarked. “His health comes first, regardless of results.”
After that, Forest defeated Brighton 3-1 to earn a valuable three points that would help them in their quest to stay in the Premier League come season’s conclusion. Facundo Buonanotte gave Brighton the lead after Johnson missed a penalty kick in the eleventh minute, giving the hosts a rough start. Pascal Gross’s own goal just before halftime made sure the two teams were even at the interval.
Neco Williams, a prominent player for Nottingham Forest, has responded to former player Curtis Woodhouse after it was questioned whether or not he should have been removed from the Wales vs. England game owing to a suspected concussion.
Before getting medical care, the Wales defender instinctively blocked Marcus Rashford’s thundering strike in the 23rd minute with his head. After that, in the 35th minute, Connor Roberts, a defender for Burnley, took his position.
The goal of FIFA’s concussion policy, “Suspect and Protect,” is to lessen the effects of brain trauma.
But Woodhouse, a vocal social media user and former midfielder for Peterborough United, Birmingham City, and Sheffield United, voiced confusion over the choice.
He said the following on Twitter: “Mary and Josepth are adorable! [sic] The globe has indeed gone insane!!!!!! When Wales plays England in the World Cup, you get knocked out after a ball hits your head! You can yell at me all you want, but this is really insane! Disgusting.”
The remarks caused a significant outcry among Twitter users. Two days later, Williams himself replied, saying, “I think I had no choice when you start seeing double the players on the pitch.”
Alan Shearer, a former England striker who has advocated for modifications to football’s concussion regulations, was upset about the occurrence for a
