FIFPRO is in contact with UEFA to find out why the Concussion Charter has not been applied, and therefore Benjamin Pavard left the field
, indicates the organization, Wednesday, on Twitter.
On the hour mark, while Germany was led 1-0 and pushed to equalize, Gosens arrived launched into the French area and his thigh struck the face of the side of the Blues.
Pavard collapsed from the force of the shock, his head sustaining a second impact when hitting the ground. He was nevertheless able to get up and, after an evaluation of a few minutes, resumed the game.
Sevilla defender Jules Koundé was warming up and the Blues coach still had five replacements, but Pavard finally finished the game.
I took quite a shock. I was a little knocked out. for 10 to 15 seconds. Afterwards, it was better
, explained the Bayern defender on BeIn Sports after the meeting.
Asked on Wednesday, his teammate Raphaël Varane said that it was necessary moments
in Pavard to be totally well
, but then he was in condition to play
.
The doctors arrived and saw that he was fully aware of the situation and was fit
, said the defender, too vigilant
.
A team decision
Both UEFA and the French Federation (FFF) indicate for their part be in touch
about Benjamin Pavard, who normally participated Wednesday in training for the Blues in Munich.
The decision whether or not to exit a player hit in the head is up to each team, the body not providing for an independent medical assessment or systematic action to be taken in the event of a head impact.
In discussion on this subject for years, FIFPRO had welcomed a series of recommendations on the treatment of concussions announced on Saturday by UEFA, after online exchanges with the doctors of the 24 teams involved in the tournament.
We confirm that if a player on our team is suspected of having suffered a concussion, they will be immediately off the field, whether in training or in a match
, provides for this new charter.
Real risks
The whole difficulty lies in evaluating the suspicion
concussion, performed in the field immediately after the incident, when symptoms of shock to the brain may appear late.
Familiar with a number of sports prone to impacts and falls, from rugby to boxing to cycling, this problem has given rise to international recommendations from experts cited by FIFA.
According to these generic tips, initial examination
of the player is only a first step, and this diagnosis must be confirmed within 24 to 72 hours of the incident, in a clinical setting and by a concussion specialist
.
Rapid field assessment is used to detect early warning signs, such as headaches, vomiting, seizures or mental confusion. For this, the doctor observes the player, asks him questions and tests his actions.
One of the risks identified by specialists is that of a subdural hematoma
, where the blood gradually comes to compress the brain, making the athlete very vulnerable to a second impact even if he seems to have recovered well.
This danger has been particularly taken into account in rugby, which has toughened its recovery protocols and even changed its tackling rules after the death of several players.
