Frank Lampard revealed that he broke his hand celebrating Alex Iwobiâs dramatic winning goal for Everton against Newcastle on Thursday night.Iwobi sealed a huge three points for the Toffees with a cool finish in the ninth minute of stoppage time.A total of 14 minutes were added on after a protester attached himself to a goal-post and Everton were under sustained pressure from Newcastle after being reduced to 10 men when midfielder Allan was controversially sent off in the 83rd minute.However, 10-man Everton somehow snatched the victory when Dominic Calvert-Lewinâs pass found Iwobi, whose left-footed strike nestled into the back of the net.The goal sparked wild scenes of pandemonium on the pitch, in the Goodison Park stands and even in the dugout.Everyone associated with Everton were acutely aware of just how important Iwobiâs goal could prove to be in the fight to avoid relegation.LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alex Iwobi of Everton celebrates with team mates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on March 17, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)The Toffees now sit three points above 18th-placed Watford and have two games in hand over 16th-placed Leeds United, who currently have one point more than Lampardâs side.Hereâs how Lampard and his backroom staff celebrated Iwobiâs winning goal:
Absolute scenes!
Lampard reveals he broke hand celebrating Iwobi's goal
However, Lampard ended up breaking his hand in the wild celebrations and showed Amazon Primeâs pundits during his post-match interview.
The Premier League legend, who replaced Rafael Benitez as Everton boss in January, said: âIâve broken my hand, by the way, in the celebrations!
âIâll take it for three points. It was in the celebrations for the goal. I didnât realise it at the time and then as the game carried on, it was like woah. Iâm a bit sore there and a bit shaky, but itâs fine.â
Indeed, you could see Lampardâs hand shaking as he showed it off.
Ouch.
Presenter Simon Thomas said: âAfter that, I doubt youâll care too much?â
Lampard replied: âNo. Donât care.â
Watch Lampardâs post-match interview here:
What a warrior.
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