SL Benfica defender Jardel suffered a horrific cut to his face in his team’s Primeira Liga match against Vitoria de Guimaraes – but played the full match! Check out the gruesome pictures here:
Remember earlier this season when Andre Villas-Boas allowed Hugo Lloris to carry on playing for Tottenham Hotspur despite suffering concussion?
That probably makes SL Benfica defender Jardel a total maniac.
Here’s what happened in his team’s Primeira Liga clash against Vitoria de Guimaraes.
DISCLAIMER: if you’re squeamish, look away now.
Clash of heads. Jardel and Enzo Pérez… looked violent.
— Planet Benfica (@planetbenfica) February 24, 2014
Jardel seems to have come off worse. Enzo is up. Doesn't look good for Jardel who is bleeding.
— Planet Benfica (@planetbenfica) February 24, 2014
Steven Vitória coming on shortly. Jardel stretchered off.
— Planet Benfica (@planetbenfica) February 24, 2014
Benfica playing with 10 and it looks like Jardel is coming on!
— Planet Benfica (@planetbenfica) February 24, 2014
Heavily bandaged the Brazilian. Didnt see that one coming…
— Planet Benfica (@planetbenfica) February 24, 2014
Benfica's Jardel secures his nose protection with a swim cap!
Warrior!
#jardel #slb #slbenfica #glorioso pic.twitter.com/1I3ulJhZCa
— Frederico De Castro (@fmfc82) February 25, 2014
Jardel’s injury from yesterday’s game. Wow. So much respect for playing the 90 mins. pic.twitter.com/TVgQDLi8gP
— Soccer Talk (@LetsTalkBenfica) February 26, 2014
