The Championship showdown between Stoke City and Hull City at the MKM Stadium was marred by a major interruption due to Robert Bozenik’s devastating injury. The Potters were leading 1-0 on Bozenik’s goal in the first half when disaster struck shortly after the restart.
The forward took a hard fall under pressure from opponents and continued to writhe in pain on the grass with what appeared to be a shoulder problem. The 26-year-old required assistance from Stoke’s medical staff to leave the field and Sky Sports confirmed he was given oxygen to ease any discomfort.
Television footage showed a distraught Bozenik pulling his jersey up above his elbows to stabilize his arms and being escorted off the field.
Stoke confirmed the incident on their X account, saying: “City were forced to make substitutions following a lengthy delay in play as Bojenik and Gallagher were substituted.”
The full extent and severity of Bozenik’s condition remains unclear, but the harrowing scenes prompted an outpouring of support from supporters via social media.
One supporter wrote on X: “Robert Bozenik was in real shock. He was absolutely sensational today. He is recovering quickly.”
A second supporter responded: “I can see that Bozenik is really crushing any hopes of a quick recovery. It totally broke my bones to see that.”
Another fan commented: “So sad to see Bozenik break his little heart. He was playing so well.”
A fourth supporter added: “Bozenik is recovering quickly. I feel sorry for him.”
The Slovenian had earlier broken the deadlock by scoring Solva Tomas’ goalmouth from close range. Bozenic, who signed a three-year contract with Stoke after leaving Portugal side Boavista this summer, celebrated his first goal for the club with his goal in the first half.
Stoke, without a win in their last three games, traveled to East Yorkshire to take on Hull. The latter continued their winning streak, securing four wins out of five games and advancing to the playoffs.
