Euro 2020: Two players in Belgium vs Russia fixture come off after head clash

In a day that had fans, players and officials on edge after Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed mid game, two more players from the following fixtures needed to be substituted after colliding.

Published : Jun 13, 2021 01:32 IST

Timothy Castagne was the first to come off the field, with the collission leaving him with a huge lump on the right side of his face.

Timothy Castagne was the first to come off the field, with the collission leaving him with a huge lump on the right side of his face.

Two players in the European Championship match between Belgium and Russia have been substituted after their heads clashed while jumping for the ball.

Belgium wing back Timothy Castagne was the first to come off the field after the incident with Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyaev in the 24th minute and had a huge lump on the right side of his face.

As it happened:

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Kuzyaev eventually came off in the 30th. He was replaced by Denis Cheryshev.

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 12: Timothy Castagne of Belgium and Daler Kuzyaev of Russia receive medical attention during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Belgium and Russia on June 12, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)