Noa Lang offers brilliant response to horror Liverpool thumb injury

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The Galatasaray forward suffered a freak injury during his side's recent Champions League clash with Liverpool

Galatasaray forward Noa Lang suffered a freak injury against Liverpool recently
Galatasaray forward Noa Lang suffered a freak injury against Liverpool recently (Image credit: Getty Images)

Noa Lang has offered a brilliant response after his freak injury for Galatasaray recently.

The Netherlands international almost lost his right thumb after slicing it on an advertising board at Anfield during his side's 4-0 defeat against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

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Noa Lang provides brilliant joke after freak Liverpool injury

Noa Lang was well involved until his injury against Liverpool

Noa Lang was well involved until his injury against Liverpool (Image credit: Getty Images)

It wasn't until the 76th minute that Lang collided with an advertisement hoarding on Merseyside, in what first seemed an ordinary coming together.

But as the forward tried to hold onto the boards to keep his balance, the Dutch star caught his finger on a sharp piece of metal, which required several stitches at nearby Whiston Hospital in Liverpool.

“I still have my thumb, it’s still attached, and according to the doctor, it’s going to survive,” he told Dutch media.

“My thumb got caught on a very sharp fence behind the advertising board. There was a very deep cut in it. That was no fun. Nor was seeing that on your own thumb.”

“I was well taken care of, the operations went well too, but I am still suffering from it.

"It’s also not convenient for very normal things: I’m right-handed, so that’s not ideal in the toilet.

“No, playing PlayStation isn’t really possible either, but luckily you play football with your feet. Besides, I get good help with everything. Hopefully I can play against Ecuador on Tuesday. But we are not going to take any risks: the World Cup is more important later on.”

UEFA officials could be seen assessing the point of contact at Anfield where Lang suffered the injury

UEFA officials could be seen assessing the point of contact at Anfield where Lang suffered the injury (Image credit: Getty Images)

“UEFA has reviewed the circumstances leading to the unfortunate accident suffered by Galatasaray SK player Noa Lang and will be reviewing the pitch-side set-up, including LED boards at all upcoming matches to identify any potential comparable risks and ask clubs to take appropriate measures if necessary," a statement from UEFA read following the incident.

"We wish Noa Lang a full and swift recovery.”

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Matthew Holt
Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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