Ryan Mason is tipped to become the new Tottenham Hotspur boss once Antonio Conte is fired, but what was his injury and why did he retire so early?
What Was Ryan Mason’s Injury?
Mason’s career as a professional footballer came to an abrupt halt in January 2017 after suffering a fractured skull whilst playing for Hull City in the Premier League.
The midfielder clashed heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill after challenging for a header which left Mason to require treatment on the field for nine minutes before being stretchered off and transferred to a local hospital in Paddington.
He spent eight days in hospital following surgery for a fractured skull. There are now 14 metal plates, held together by 28 screws and 45 staples in Mason’s skull to keep it intact.
In a statement nine days after the incident, Mason said:
“It has been an emotional rollercoaster and I feel lucky to be alive, but I’m happy to say that I’m now at home resting and recovering.”
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Why Did Ryan Mason Retire?
Players have suffered fractured skulls in the past – take Wolves’ Raul Jimenez for example, who has now recovered and continues to play football each week.
Ryan Mason’s situation is different, however. Since his discharge from hospital, he admitted he had struggled with the recovery process and had no option but to retire.
The former England international said:
“I have worked tirelessly in order to be able to return to the pitch. Unfortunately, having taken expert medical advice, I now have no option but to retire due to the risks involved given the nature of my injury.”
Hull City added: “Ryan has sought the guidance of numerous world-renowned neurologists and neurosurgeons who have all advised that a return to competitive football is not advised.”
How to make the comeback bigger than the setback.🚀@RyanMason suffered a devastating, career ending injury on the football field.
Today he reveals how he rebuilt his life. It’s a deeply emotional, reflective listen.
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— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) March 13, 2023
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