🚨⚽️ Yousef Salech was rushed to the hospital from the Cardiff City Stadium after a nasty collision during the Bluebirds’ 1-1 draw with Stockport County. The forward was on the ground for 14 minutes before leaving on a stretcher, leaving fans and teammates visibly worried. 😟
Manager Brian Barry-Murphy didn’t hold back, criticising the “ridiculous” officiating standards this season. Salech, who recently inked a contract extension until 2030, took a heavy blow to the head in a mid-air clash. Despite the clear impact, the referee didn’t call a foul, angering home fans who rallied behind their top scorer.
Barry-Murphy emphasized the ongoing issue, pointing out how referees have repeatedly failed to protect Salech, allowing dangerous challenges to go unchecked. “It’s been building up for a while,” he stated. 📣
The boss also highlighted the emotional toll the incident took on the team, who struggled to regain focus after their teammate’s departure. Nevertheless, Barry-Murphy praised the squad for their resilience in the trying circumstances. 👏
With Salech undergoing precautionary neck scans, everyone is holding their breath for good news. And as if the situation wasn’t tense enough, the Bluebirds are gearing up to host Barnsley very soon. 🤞
In a last-minute change, Dylan Lawlor also had to bow out right before the match due to a ligament tweak during warm-ups. Here’s hoping for swift recoveries for both players. 💪💙
Stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed for the lads! #CardiffCity #YousefSalech #GetWellSoon #BluebirdsFamily