After Yeovil Town’s striker, Alex Fisher, got hurt, the game between Yeovil Town and Southend took a dramatic turn with his injury video viral
Fisher hurt his ankle badly when he collided with Southend’s goalkeeper, Collin Andeng Ndi. Fisher had to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
As fans yelled for help, medical staff moved quickly to help the player. The stewards blocked the view of the player while he was being treated, but images from the game showed how badly Fisher was hurt. The injury was a stark reminder of how dangerous the game can be and how important it is for players to stay safe.
Yeovil Town’s Alex Fisher suffers horrific ankle injury, update as video goes viral
Had no idea Alex Fisher got injured yesterday and now I’m gutted, absolute king https://t.co/2KhL89D7ky pic.twitter.com/O8O5oJqqi0
— Jack (@jacklemaitre) April 2, 2023
Ndi visibly upset after fighting with the Yeovil striker, and his teammates reportedly stood by him. The injury shocked fans, who expressed their feelings on social media. One fan tweeted, “That is an awful injury for Alex Fisher. Wishing him all the best in his recovery,” tweeted one fan. Another added, “Alex Fisher may have just broken his ankle. Not good for Yeovil.”
After six minutes, Max Hunt took the place of Fisher, and the game went on. Jake Hyde scored for Southend in the 24th minute of the game, giving them the lead. Southend then won 2-0 when substitute Rhys Murphy scored in the 91st minute.
BT Sport reported that after the injury, they took Fisher to the hospital. The injury also sparked a lot of discussion on social media about football safety and potential measures to prevent such incidents.
Football community shows support for injured Alex Fisher
Fans and players alike showed Fisher and his family their support during this hard time. As he gets treatment and works to get better, everyone in the football world is thinking of and hoping for him. Fisher provided an update meanwhile, revealing he should leave the hospital in the next few days and begin recovery with a return date not known as of yet.
I am truly humbled by everyone who has reached out in the last 24 hours! Your messages of warmth and support have kept me going through a difficult time.
I hope to be out of hospital in the next couple days with my focus turning to supporting the team and my recovery 💪
♥️💚⚪
— Alex Fisher (@AlexFisher37) April 2, 2023
As the football season goes on, it’s important to remember the risks of the game and put player safety ahead of everything else. The football community needs to keep working together to find ways to stop injuries and make the game safer for everyone.
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