No Action to be taken against Tyrone Mings following horrific injury to Nelson Oliveira

There was a contentious moment in Reading’s match against Aston Villa at the weekend where the Reading star came off with some horrific injuries – but are the FA right to take no further action against Tyrone Mings?

Mings was making his debut for Aston Villa after arriving on loan from Bournemouth, and ‘stamped’ on Reading’s Nelson Oliveira’s face after a tussle lead to the Reading man lying on the floor.

Because the officials seen the incident at the time, the FA will be taking no further action against Mings and Twitter are debating whether it was intentional, and whether the rule should be changed.

 

Tyrone Mings Stamps on Nelson Oliveira – Video.

? Not for the squeamish

Tyrone Mings has apologised for accidentally stepping on the face of Reading striker Nelson Oliveira

More: https://t.co/0P9K2MBe7L pic.twitter.com/Szv8vZgmrj

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 3, 2019

Looking at the footage, it is hard to say for sure whether the stamp was intentional or whether he couldn’t get his foot out the way. To Mings’ credit, he immediately stopped playing and called on the physios.

 

The Extent of Oliveira’s Injuries

The images below clearly show just how serious the injury to the Reading man was and it is no surprise he has had to have surgery to help the healing process.

Really nasty looking injury for Nelson Oliveira today. Speedy recovery ? // #readingfc

(?:getreading) pic.twitter.com/KiHkf8uPut

— readingfclens (@readingfclens) February 2, 2019

Oliveira was left with a deep gash on his nose and above his eye, as well as suspected broken nose after Mings’ full body weight landed on his face.

Reading’s official Twitter account have today informed fans that Oliveira has had surgery and is now recovering.

Nélson Oliveira has had surgery today and is recovering well.

We’d like to thank our medical staff, the paramedics, ambulance staff and all at the RBH for their exceptional work.

The #ReadingFC family sends love and support to Nelson! ? pic.twitter.com/CbAjenjNiX

— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) February 3, 2019

 

Since the incident, Tyrone Mings has Tweeted to say he is sorry and wishes Oliveira well in his recovery.

Absolutely loved wearing the claret and blue today and over the moon with the clean sheet! @AVFCOfficial Feel awfully sorry to Oliveira, I hope he is ok ❤️ #UTV pic.twitter.com/wCsa5ouNvW

— Tyrone Mings (@OfficialTM_3) February 2, 2019

 

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