underwent surgery for a depressed skull fracture that almost cost his life<\/strong>. He\u2019d return to action in January 2007, donning the iconic head guard for the rest of his illustrious career.<\/p>\n\n\n 4. Federico Mattiello\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n On loan from Juventus, the sky seemed the limit for Federico Mattiello. However, his dreams of following in the footsteps of Claudio Marchisio in Turin were dashed at the tender age of 19.While playing for Chievo, Mattiello\u2019s right leg succumbed to a horrific double break<\/strong> after a challenge from Roma star Radja Nainggolan. It was the most gruesome of breaks,<\/strong> but the young midfielder did make a full recovery, returning to action less than a year later. He\u2019d soon move on from the bright lights of Juventus, playing for the likes of Bologna and Cagliari in Serie A before making the move to Spezia in 2020, where he still plays.<\/p>\n\n\n 3. Luc Nilis\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Listed by Ronaldo as one of his favourite strike partners, Belgian striker Luc Nilis was set to star in the Premier League with Aston Villa after joining on a free transfer from PSV Eindhoven in 2000.His career with Villa would last just three games, though, following a collision with Ipswich Town goalkeeper Richard Wright. Nilis sustained a double fracture of his right leg that\u2019d force him to retire four months later.<\/strong> Fortunately, speculation surrounding a possible infection and amputation turned out to be false.<\/p>\n\n\n 2. Patrick Battiston\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n This was football at its very worst. Under the beaming lights of a World Cup semi-final, too, where France met West Germany in Seville. With the contest locked at one apiece just before the hour mark, French midfielder Patrick Battiston exploited a vacancy in the German backline and was spotted by the great Michel Platini. After the ball fell at Battiston\u2019s feet, an outrushing Harald Schumacher was France\u2019s only obstacle to taking a precious lead. However, an act of what was described as \u201cbrutal cynicism\u201d abruptly halted Battiston\u2019s charge to glory. The defender poked the ball beyond Schumacher before the German keeper crashed into the defenceless Frenchman<\/strong> with such sickening assurance. His hip clattered into Battiston\u2019s face, forcing him into a motionless state on the turf. Schumacher\u2019s assault broke the Frenchman\u2019s jaw, damaged his vertebrae, and displaced four of his teeth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n 1. David Busst\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n The snapped leg<\/strong> of Coventry defender David Busst following a collision with Manchester United pair Dennis Irwin and Brian McClair left Peter Schmeichel vomiting and in need of counselling. The contest was delayed for 15 minutes after blood had to be removed from the pitch. 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