Even the warm-up can turn into a hazard when the tools of the game are left in play.
Andros Townsend Injured by Pitch Roller During Warm-Up
Andros Townsend, the 34-year-old English winger, was run over by a pitch roller while warming up during a pre-match session. The accident left him with a leg injury, and his club confirmed he is receiving medical treatment. The incident occurred before kick-off, forcing the player to withdraw from the matchday squad. No other players were reported injured, and the club is investigating how the roller entered the warm-up area.
Source: Andros Townsend Injured by Pitch Roller During Warm-Up — talkSPORT
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