PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov played the entire 2-2 draw against Lille on August 28, 2026, despite a collision during warm-up with goalkeeping coach Borja Alvarez. The impact affected his head, neck, and back, requiring on-pitch medical attention. The club’s medical staff cleared him to play and he was not substituted during the match. This decision raises questions about player welfare protocols, particularly the rules governing concussion substitutes.
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