The accident happened at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, while Lopetegui was calmly watching the game on the touchline.
During the fight for the ball, Qatari midfielder Asim Madibo unintentionally kicked the ball, which hit the coach directly in the face with full force.
Lopetegui immediately fell and lay motionless on the grass for several seconds, causing concern among players and fans. The medical team reacted quickly, and among the first to run to him was Madibo, who made sure that his coach had not suffered serious injuries.
After a brief examination, Lopetegui stood up and said with a smile that everything was fine, which caused applause from the stands.
Julen Lopetegui’s goalkeeping reflexes aren’t as strong as they once were…
pic.twitter.com/i5dkhz4Shb— Wolves Fancast (@wolvesfancast) October 15, 2025
(Vijesti.ba)
