Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad was carried off the pitch in tears during Saturday's Premier League opener against Everton after suffering a horror injury in the first game of the season.
Nightmare start to the season
The incident marked a nightmare start to the campaign for the Premier League player, who was left inconsolable as he was stretchered off the field.
Riad's distress was visible as medical staff attended to him, with the defender unable to hide his emotions before being taken down the tunnel.
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More to follow
The full extent of the injury has not yet been confirmed, and further updates are expected as the match continues.
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