"I have two screws that pass through my jaw into my mouth. It is really too dangerous for me, so I have to keep on using it."
"titanium plates and 18 screws were used in the operation"
"an absolute horror because it limits your vision, the sweat gets trapped"
Victor Osimhen sustained a serious facial injury in 2021 when he collided with Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar while playing for Napoli. The collision caused fractures to his cheekbone and eye socket, requiring surgery with titanium plates and 18 screws. After three months of recovery, Osimhen returned to play wearing a protective mask as advised by medical staff. Unlike most players who discontinue mask use after rehabilitation, Osimhen continues wearing it permanently because two screws pass through his jaw into his mouth, creating ongoing safety concerns. The mask has become his trademark, with his daughter wearing a replica to matches. Other footballers like Kylian Mbappe have worn masks after facial injuries, though some find them restrictive.
Read at www.bbc.com
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