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10 worst football injuries: Jeremy Menez' torn ear looks bad but it's nothing compared to THESE

9) Alan Smith - Liverpool v Manchester United, February 18, 2006

AlanSmith of Manchester United is stretchered off after breaking his leg and dislocating his ankle against Liverpool

Described by Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the worst injuries he’d ever seen, Smith broke his left leg and dislocated his ankle after landing awkwardly while blocking a John Arne Riise free-kick.

Recognising the severity of his injury, the fiery former Leeds star was given an unlikely ovation by many of the Liverpool fans as he was stretchered off the pitch.

Recovery: Smith was out of action for seven months.

 

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