Premier League's most bloody injuries – including Alan Shearer's 'Casualty audition'

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Lionel Messi's greatness has been questioned because he's never done it on a cold rainy night in Stoke – the implication being that the Argentinian would struggle with English football's combative nature and style, not to mention the weather.But the ugly side of that style of play comes when the big tackles go wrong.Mistakes can happen, and that's when the Premier League's top stars can be left a little bloodied and worse for wear.Here, Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the Premier League's most bloody injuries.The Premier League's all-time top goalscorer was never one to shy away from a dangerous header – and this one left him 'looking like he was auditioning for Casualty'.In a match in April 2003 against Aston Villa, the legendary forward clashed heads with Gareth Barry after just 11 minutes but was bandaged up and sent back out to keep on playing.But the horrific clash resulted in the former England captain requiring stitches and Barry not making it out for the second half.Deep into the second period, Shearer was finally forced off the pitch with blood seeping from his bandaged head as he was replaced by Shola Ameobi.Wayne Rooney was left with blood pouring down his face from his eye socket after picking up a nasty-looking injury in Everton's September 2017 win over Bournemouth.Rooney took an elbow to the face from Bournemouth defender Simon Francis following a challenge in the air, only to suffer more problems just two minutes before half-time when his cut re-opened following a challenge with Adam Smith.The horror injury eventually forced Rooney off the pitch in the 55th minute.Former Premier League referee Graham Poll said Martin Atkinson made the right decision not to show a red card for the challenge.Poll,.