FC Lorient goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo has commented on the death of striker Jesus de Miguel, stressing the need to protect opponents when coming off his line to claim crosses.
The world of Spanish football is in shock after the death of Jesus de Miguel, a Tenerife striker, which occurred on Monday 2 November during a second-division match against FC Andorra. The player had been the victim of a violent collision with the opposing goalkeeper, a clash that proved fatal. This tragedy has reignited the debate over the danger of certain interventions by last-line defenders.
Asked about the subject, FC Lorient's Swiss goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo shared his feelings. The Swiss international explained that in risky situations, he thinks first of the other player's safety before his own. "When there is a risk of injury, I always think of the other person before thinking of myself," he said, a stance that contrasts with the instinct of self-preservation often attributed to goalkeepers.
Mvogo also spoke about the pressure weighing on goalkeepers, torn between the need to come out and clear the ball and the need to preserve the physical integrity of the attacker. In his view, accepting being ridiculed by letting the opponent score is better than causing a serious accident. This philosophy, inspired by the Spanish drama, highlights an aspect of the game that is too often neglected.
This tragic event reminds us that football, despite its intensity, must never make us forget the vulnerability of the players. Reactions like Mvogo's show a growing awareness, even if every intervention remains an instantaneous choice, guided by experience and composure. The debate over the rules and officiating could well be reignited in the wake of this tragedy.
Asked about the subject, FC Lorient's Swiss goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo shared his feelings. The Swiss international explained that in risky situations, he thinks first of the other player's safety before his own. "When there is a risk of injury, I always think of the other person before thinking of myself," he said, a stance that contrasts with the instinct of self-preservation often attributed to goalkeepers.
Mvogo also spoke about the pressure weighing on goalkeepers, torn between the need to come out and clear the ball and the need to preserve the physical integrity of the attacker. In his view, accepting being ridiculed by letting the opponent score is better than causing a serious accident. This philosophy, inspired by the Spanish drama, highlights an aspect of the game that is too often neglected.
This tragic event reminds us that football, despite its intensity, must never make us forget the vulnerability of the players. Reactions like Mvogo's show a growing awareness, even if every intervention remains an instantaneous choice, guided by experience and composure. The debate over the rules and officiating could well be reignited in the wake of this tragedy.
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Source: Ouest-France