Sead Kolasinac, Arsenal defender, could not even finish the first half on behalf of his Bosnia and Herzegovina against Finland, for the 9th day of the European Qualifiers towards the Qatar 2022 World Cup: he received a criminal kick from Jukka Raitala when he was leaving alone with a counterattack and, in pain, he had no other choice but to withdraw from the field.
They were 35 ‘from the first stage, when the Gunners player received a deep pass and painted to command a counter that could be favorable to equalize the game, which was 1-0 for the Finns. Raitala did not hesitate long and hit him with everything from behind, without weighing the consequences. Kolasinac justifiably rolled on the ground and immediately called for assistance.
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Raitala’s brutal kick to Kolasinac
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In the fast camera, it is not possible to appreciate the moment where Jukka hits poor Sead, but in the repetition, with the slow motion, you can see how the sole hits the ankle of the German-born. English referee Michael Oliver did what he had to do and sent off the Finnish defender.
The moment of the hard entry. Photo: Capture.
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Kolasinac, 28, is not having the expected season in England. Mikel Arteta He does not take it into account for his Arsenal and only took it into account for four games (two in the Premier League and two in the League Cup). It should be noted that he returned to London after being on loan at Schalke 04 during the last semester. Now, tests will be done to determine the severity of the injury. Let it be nothing, Sead.
Thus Kolasinac withdrew from the camp. (AFP)
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In the end, and despite having one less, Finland knew how to become strong on the road and beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1. Marcus Forss opened the scoring and Robin Lod and Daniel O’Shaughnessy stretched the lead. Luka Menalo discounted for the locals.