Mark Bosnich will be part of Australia’s coverage of this summer’s World Cup, but suffered an unfortunate injury during a promotional event.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich will require surgery on a ruptured quadricep suffered while saving a penalty. The Australian was taking part in a celebrity penalty shootout as part of a promotional event ahead of the World Cup.
Bosnich was in goal as he faced a penalty from former AFL chief Gillon McLachlan. While he did save the attempt, he immediately shouted out in pain as he fell to the floor.
Some in attendance initially thought it was a wind-up, with the presenter of the event, Archie Thompson, saying: “I hope it is a stitch up, but if it is, man, his acting is incredible.”
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Bosnich was able to get up and gingerly make his way to the sidelines and take a seat. However, after icing the injury at the venue, he was taken to hospital.
Photos show him still smiling while holding ice on the injured leg.
The 54-year-old has since confirmed to Nine that he will require surgery on the injury.
The former goalkeeper is due to work as a pundit for Australia’s coverage of this summer’s World Cup in North America. Australia will be part of the tournament, facing Turkey, the USA and Paraguay in their group stage games.
Bosnich spent most of his playing career in the Premier League, joining United from Sydney United as a youngster. He made a total of 38 appearances for the Reds, keeping 15 clean sheets – though just three appearances came in his first spell in Manchester.
He re-joined Sydney United in 1991, before moving to Aston Villa just six months later. He moved back to United in 1999, staying at Old Trafford until 2001.
He also spent two years with Chelsea between 2001 and 2003. His second spell with United means he was part of the 1999/2000 Premier League-winning squad.
Bosnich played 17 times for Australia between 1993 and 2000. He even scored an international goal in the 13-0 World Cup qualification game against the Solomon Islands in June 1997.
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