In 2006, Pedro Mendes was knocked unconscious after a challenge from former Manchester City defender Ben Thatcher at the City of Manchester Stadium
Pedro Mendes has opened up about his lingering concerns over potential long-term damage from one of the Premier League 's most notorious fouls.
READ MORE: Man City 'fear' Premier League verdict as Pep Guardiola sent Kevin De Bruyne transfer warning"I woke up in hospital after the Ben Thatcher challenge, but luckily the worst thing I felt afterwards was just being unsettled, as well as some pains. It took me a couple of games to actually start playing properly again," Mendes shared with OLBG.
Following the incident, Thatcher was fined six weeks' wages and a suspension for six matches by City, which was further extended to an eight-game suspension by the FA. Thatcher issued an apology, while City boss Stuart Pearce described the tackle as "indefensible".
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