Argentine football player Mariano Bittolo requires stitches for eye-watering blow against SD Huesca
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Albacete defender Mariano Bittolo has required 10 stitches to his penis after he was struck by the studs of his teammate Roman Zozulya in a Spanish second division game against SD Huesca.
The Argentine left back was left writhing on the pitch in agony after he tangled with Zozulya as Albacete defended a high ball in the 82nd minute.
He called for immediate medical attention.
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Club doctor Eduardo Rodriguez told Spanish newspaper Marca the player needed 10 stitches to the affected area immediately after being substituted.
The 27-year-old was not expected to miss any games.
