West Brom striker Josh Maja was forced off with an injury during their Championship match at the Stadium of Light after a challenge from Sunderland’s Dan Ballard. Dan Ballard wished Josh Maja a fast recovery after Sunderland defeated West Brom 2-1 at the Stadium of Light.
Ballard’s first-half tackle on Maja resulted in the Baggies striker being pulled out in the first half with an ankle injury, only weeks after recovering from a similar problem. Sky Sports analyst Kevin Phillips described the challenge as’reckless,’ and Ballard was given a yellow card for the attack
When asked about the incident, Ballard, who missed four months of last season due to a foot ailment, stated, “At the time, I just remember trying to win the ball, and obviously it’s not nice when a player goes down injured.” Last year, in the third game of the season, I broke my foot in the same way. It’s not a pleasant scenario.
“I truly wish him a speedy recovery if there is any damage.” I understand that this is not a pleasant scenario. I never try to injure a player, so it kind of dampens the victory because I genuinely care about him.” When asked about Ballard’s tackle on Maja, who was making his first start for West Brom, Baggies manager Carlos Corberan remarked, “I think this conclusion needs to be done by everyone watching the images on the TV.” “I haven’t done it yet, and I don’t even want to look because it’s unfair to Maja in this situation.” We signed him without a pre-season, and he gradually worked his way into the team. He was fouled heavily in the area against Bristol, and the referee decided not to award a penalty.”
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