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Per Mertesacker's FA Cup Exit: Head Injury Marred Arsenal's Match vs. Hull City (March 2016)
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Per Mertesacker's FA Cup Exit: Head Injury Marred Arsenal's Match vs. Hull City (March 2016)
HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Per Mertesacker of Arsenal leaves the pitch with a head injury during the match between Hull City and Arsenal in the FA Cup 5th round at KC Stadium on March 8, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Per Mertesacker
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In this poignant image captured by David Price during the FA Cup 5th round match between Hull City and Arsenal on March 8, 2016, Per Mertesacker's exit from the pitch is marred by a head injury that would ultimately end his season. The German defender, a towering figure both on and off the field for Arsenal Football Club, can be seen with a distressed expression as he is consoled by teammates Laurent Koscielny and Mathieu Debuchy. The incident occurred in the second half of the closely contested match, which saw Arsenal trailing 1-0. Mertesacker, who had been a key player for the Gunners throughout the 2015-16 season, was substituted after colliding with Hull City's Abel Hernandez. The impact left him dazed and disoriented, and he required extensive medical attention before being taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Despite the injury, Mertesacker's teammates rallied to secure a 2-1 victory, with goals from Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott. However, the victory came at a cost, as Mertesacker's absence was felt deeply in the remaining matches of the season. Arsenal ultimately finished the campaign without a trophy, missing out on both the FA Cup and the Premier League title. This image serves as a reminder of the physical demands of professional football and the sacrifices players make for their teams. It also highlights the camaraderie and support that exists between teammates, as Koscielny and Debuchy offer comfort and encouragement to their injured colleague. The image is a poignant moment in Arsenal's history, one that underscores the highs and lows of the beautiful game.
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