Celebration Turns Sour for England Midfielder
England midfielder Jordan Henderson sustained a significant wrist injury during celebrations following his side’s dramatic World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico. The incident occurred at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium after England secured a 3-2 win. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as “really bad” and “quite serious,” confirming that Henderson was taken to hospital.
The injury happened as players celebrated their triumph. Henderson reportedly fell awkwardly from the advertising hoardings. He was subsequently pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher, requiring immediate medical attention. Medical staff were seen rushing to his vicinity shortly after the final whistle, and he was given oxygen before being transported from the stadium.
The 36-year-old midfielder, who plays for Brentford, did not feature in the match against Mexico but joined his teammates on the pitch for the post-match celebrations. His participation in the tournament has been limited, with his sole appearance being a six-minute stint at the end of England’s Group L win over Panama. He had also received a booking during a confrontation on the sidelines in a fractious game.
Impact on England’s World Cup Campaign
Thomas Tuchel expressed mixed feelings after the victory, stating, “Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad. It’s a quite serious injury and it doesn’t fit to the evening that Jordan is now not with us. The doctor told me he is in hospital.” Henderson is being accompanied by a member of England’s support staff and did not travel back with the team on Monday.
The injury casts a shadow over England’s memorable victory, which saw them overcome adversity. England beat Mexico with two goals from Jude Bellingham and a penalty from Harry Kane. The team had to contend with playing reduced to 10 men after Jarell Quansah received a straight red card early in the second half for catching Jesús Gallardoan with his studs.
Tuchel praised his team’s fighting spirit, noting, “We needed everything. It was super difficult. In the moments we thought we could catch the momentum, we had setbacks. That is proper mentality. This team really mean it. When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief. It was one step more.” He added, “I have no words, an iconic match in an iconic stadium and we overcame so much adversity today.”
England’s victory ended Mexico’s unbeaten World Cup record at the Estadio Azteca and secured their place in their 11th World Cup quarter-final. The team will now face Norway in a quarter-final tie in Miami. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 22:00 BST.
Henderson’s injury means he is likely to join Reece James on the sidelines, who picked up a hamstring injury in England’s opening match. Additionally, Jarell Quansah is unavailable for the upcoming match after his red card during the victory over Mexico.
Jude Bellingham commented on the situation, stating, “He’s in a bit of bother but our medical team have got everything under control probably. Best not to give too much detail when I don’t know too much what is going on. Everyone was there to support him and even that was a beautiful thing to see.” The team’s next fixture is against Norway in Miami on Saturday.
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Source: bbc.com
