In 2004, Djibril Cisse suffered a severe double leg fracture during a Liverpool match against Blackburn. The quick response of the medical team was crucial in preventing the loss of his foot.
The injury, which involved a break to both the tibia and fibula, disrupted blood flow to his foot. A doctor had to realign the bone on the spot to restore circulation. Without this intervention, Cisse revealed that amputation would have been required within an hour.
Amazingly, Cisse recovered in time to play a pivotal role in Liverpool’s Champions League triumph that season, scoring in the penalty shootout of the legendary final against AC Milan.
Despite his brief stint at Liverpool, he also contributed to their FA Cup victory before transferring to Marseille in 2006.
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