Why were Anfield's advertising hoardings modified?

The hoardings were modified following a serious thumb injury sustained by Galatasaray player Noa Lang after a collision.

What happened to Noa Lang's thumb at Anfield?

Noa Lang lacerated his right thumb after colliding with the hoardings, requiring emergency surgery.

Did UEFA investigate the Anfield hoarding incident?

Yes, UEFA, along with Liverpool, investigated the incident to understand how the injury occurred and to review safety measures.

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Anfield hoardings modified after Lang's thumb injury

14 Apr

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Summary

Anfield hoardings were modified after Noa Lang's thumb injury.
Lang required emergency surgery for a lacerated thumb.
UEFA and Liverpool investigated the incident for safety risks.

Liverpool has implemented changes to the advertising hoardings at Anfield following a severe thumb injury to Galatasaray player Noa Lang. The incident occurred on March 18, when Lang collided with hoardings at the Anfield Road end during a match, jamming his thumb between panels.

This resulted in a laceration requiring emergency surgery, though amputation was fortunately avoided. Safety officials from Liverpool and UEFA investigated how the injury happened, with UEFA reviewing pitchside setups to mitigate similar risks.