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Michael Owen and Chris Sutton in huge on-air row after Champions League match
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.