Ajax’s draw against Benfica in the Champions League.One incident in the first-half saw Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez clash heads with Nicolas Otamendi at the Estadio da Luz.The 24-year-old appeared to be affected by the collision but he carried on playing, going on to finish the match.It caused ire for Sutton, who has been outspoken about his thoughts on players with head injuries, who alluded to Robin Koch’s similar moment for Leeds United at the weekend.He has long advocated for independent doctors to assess those affected off the pitch before allowing them to continue the match.BT Sport pundit Sutton was asked if football needs to do more to protect player, which he said: “Absolutely.
Until IFAB step up and change the concussion protocols, they are not looking after player welfare. “Player welfare isn't put right within the game.
You saw the horrible incident at the weekend when Robin Koch carried on after a serious head injury. Football doesn't care. It needs to start caring.“He needs to come off the pitch to the sanctuary of the dressing room and get checked by an independent doctor.
In the mean time, he is replaced by a temporary substitute so you are not numerically disadvantaged. It is common sense.”In the studio, Owen interjected: “Because bumps and bangs on the head…”And Sutton hit back quickly: “Hang on a minute, concussion is a bump and a bang?
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