"Palhinha and Romero clashed heads midway through the second half of that 5-2 defeat, with Palhinha getting subbed off after several minutes of treatment on the pitch. Romero then went off too in injury time having initially played on but then struggling - and both players may now be subject to the FA's concussion protocols, which would rule them out at the weekend and possibly for the reverse leg against Atletico."
"The concussion protocol for professional players follows the enhanced care pathway. It stipulates that players with suspected concussion symptoms must have a rest period of 48 hours followed by a six-day gradual return to training. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. All being well, the guidelines are that light exercise is permitted in days three and four, football-specific exercise in days five and six, non-contact training in days seven and eight, and then full-contact training in days nine, 10 and 11."
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor faces mounting challenges after a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid extended his record to four consecutive losses. Both captain Cristian Romero and midfielder Joao Palhinha suffered head injuries in a collision during the second half, with Palhinha substituted immediately and Romero departing in injury time. Both players may now undergo FA concussion protocols, potentially ruling them out for Sunday's match at Liverpool and the reverse fixture against Atletico. The protocol requires 48 hours rest followed by a six-day graduated return-to-training program, with progression through light exercise, football-specific drills, non-contact training, and full-contact sessions before clearance.
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