Nelson Oliveira shows off wounds after being stamped on face by Tyrone Mings
NELSON OLIVEIRA has shown off the horrific results of Tyrone Mings’ accidental stamp.
The shocking incident occurred during yesterday’s 0-0 draw between Reading and Aston Villa.
The pair were tussling for the ball when Oliveira collapsed to the floor.
However, he fell right under the path of defender Mings.
And the Bournemouth loanee could not get out of the way as the full force of his boot came down on Oliveira’s face.
The extent of the Portuguese striker’s injury has now been revealed.
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A picture shows Oliveira bearing a number of gashes, with two prominent ones on his forehead and nose.
Oliveira is now in a race against time to be fit for Reading’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday next Saturday.
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And Mings took to social media to apologise for his role in the injury.
Mings said: “Feel awfully sorry to Oliveira, I hope he is ok.”