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Anfield hoardings modified after Lang's thumb injury
14 Apr
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.
The modifications, carried out before the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, specifically address boards around the goal areas. These changes are intended to prevent any recurrence of such an accident, with Liverpool considering the event a freak occurrence.
Lang, on loan from Napoli, was able to rejoin the Netherlands squad for international breaks and returned to club action shortly after the incident, expressing relief that his footballing ability was unaffected.
