Scary moment goal frame falls on Charlton star and leaves him writhing in agony and needing emergency treatment
CHARLTON star Joe Wollacott suffered a terrifying injury that left him writhing in agony after a goal frame scarily COLLAPSED on his foot.
And he required emergency treatment as he escaped without a career-ending problem on international duty.
The Ghana international goalkeeper was training for the Black Stars’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations clash with Angola.
Footage of the practice match at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi shows Wollacott launching the ball upfield.
But the 26-year-old was left in agony as the metal goal frame suddenly and inexplicably toppled over and crashed on to his right foot.
Bristol-born Wollacott rolled around the turf in agony as concerned team-mates and coaches raced to his aid.
He was tended to by medics before being cleared to play against Angola on Thursday.
The game will be Ghana’s first with ex-Newcastle, Brighton and Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton in charge.
The Ghana FA announced: “Goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott hobbled off during training on Tuesday evening after suffering a soft tissue contusion of the right big toe.
“He was immediately assessed by the medical team and given emergency treatment.
“Wollacott was later reassessed in the medical room at the team hotel.
“There are no major medical worries since the player is almost pain-free.
“The medical team would like to assure the football public that Wollacott will be available for selection.”
Wollacott has made 16 Charlton appearances since joining the Addicks from Swindon last summer after being named in the EFL League Two team of the season.
Capped 11 times, he came through at Bristol City but did not make a first-team appearance as he went on loan to Forest Green Rovers and a series of non-league sides.