"Head thud! Fainted immediately" PSG goalkeeper loses consciousness just before the match 'major disaster'... Why did he collide with the coach?

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Martey Sapunov (27) suffered a terrifying accident, losing consciousness after colliding his head during pre-match warm-ups just before the game.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 29th (Korean time) that "Sapunov collided forcefully with the PSG goalkeeper coach while jumping to clear a ball during training ahead of Lille's away match."

According to media reports, Sapunov collapsed directly onto the ground immediately after the collision. Club medical staff were rushed in, and teammates surrounded him as warm-ups were halted instantly. Officials at the stadium stated that "the cause was not a sudden underlying illness but a strong physical impact."

With Sapunov expected to be out, substitute goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier quickly began preparing to play. However, Sapunov fortunately recovered his condition and started as planned, while Chevalier was ordered back to standby status.

Whether due to the aftermath of the incident occurring just before kickoff, PSG struggled throughout the match. They conceded an early goal to Håkon Haraldsson in the first half and allowed another goal from Dylan Batubinsika with about five minutes remaining until full time.

However, PSG demonstrated strong focus in the final moments. Vitinha scored a consolation goal in the 46th minute of the second half, and Marquinhos netted a dramatic equalizer in the 50th minute, ultimately securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw.

Meanwhile, Sapunov is Russia's starting goalkeeper who played for Krasnodar in his domestic league before joining PSG in the summer of 2024. He has been praised for effectively filling the void left by Gianluigi Donnarumma, who transferred to Manchester City in 2025. With his consistent shot-stopping ability, Sapunov has established himself as PSG's first-choice goalkeeper and continues to guard the net this season without change. Today's starting appearance against Lille was an important stage for him, but an unexpected accident nearly prevented him from playing.

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