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Luis Anaconda
After eight minutes of medical attention, Mason was slid gently on to the stretcher. Dawson, ever the caring captain, checked on Mason again as he was carried toward the tunnel. Fans could now see how stricken Mason was. Rivalry was placed to one side as Hull and Chelsea fans united in sympathetic, concerned applause for the midfielder. As news filtered out that he had been taken to St Mary’s Hospital, and was then undergoing an operation, social media was filled with people posting support and prayers.
Football didn’t matter in a moment like this. The history books will record Chelsea won 2-0 with goals from Costa and Cahill but all that matters was what befell Mason. Premier League footballers are often perceived as enjoying a gilded existence, but Mason has worked hard to rise towards the top, playing for Tottenham, gaining an England cap against Italy in 2015, and being a valued member of Hull’s midfield as they fight relegation. He is one of those trusted professionals who won’t let the side down on or off the pitch.