Gary Cahill has been left 'devastated' after hearing the news that Ryan Mason is to retire from football at the age of 26, saying the consequences of their clash of heads has been 'heartbreaking'.
Mason sustained a fractured skull after competing with Cahill during a corner in a Premier League match last January. He required emergency surgery on 'life-threatening injuries' and was released eight days later.
Although
he had originally hoped to return to football, Mason announced that he
will take medical advice and hang up his boots. Cahill was quick to
issue a public response via Twitter.
Ryan Mason sustained his injury in an accidental collision with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill
The captain wrote: 'Devastated to hear today’s news from Ryan. Competing for a corner is something we’ve done thousands of times and to see those consequences for a top professional like Ryan is heartbreaking. Sending all my love to him and his family, and wishing him the best for the future.'
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