Alan Shearer has shared some rather nasty-looking injuries after taking a tumble from his bike.
The 55-year-old England legend posted images on his Instagram story revealing the damage from the accident, with cuts and scrapes visible across his hand and legs.
It looks like the former Newcastle striker came off his bike pretty hard, with grazes clearly showing the impact of the fall.
Shearer blamed potholes for the incident, writing: “Ouch. Pot holes on the bike are not good.”
BBC pundit Alan Shearer has suffered gruesome injuries after his bike hit a pothole in major crash
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The exact details of how the crash unfolded remain unknown, but the photographs certainly show the Premier League icon took quite a battering.
Fans will be pleased to know that while the injuries look painful, they don’t appear to be anything too serious.
The fact that Shearer was able to post the update himself is a reassuring sign that he’s doing alright.
Despite the nasty spill, the Newcastle legend seemed to be keeping his spirits up when sharing the news with his followers online.
It’s clear the fall has taken its toll on the football icon, but he’ll no doubt be hoping to recover quickly.
Alan Shearer blamed potholes for his bike crash
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For now, getting back to full health will be his main priority before he returns to his usual punditry duties on our screens.
The bike accident comes amid Shearer’s ongoing spat with Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon.
Shearer had been critical of Gordon’s performances, and the striker hit back after netting the winning goal against Chelsea.
Alan Shearer was recently locked in a spat with Newcastle star Anthony Gordon
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Gordon faced criticism after being left on the bench for Newcastle’s Champions League meeting with Barcelona on Wednesday, having fallen ill before the match.
He could only appear as a late substitute for Eddie Howe’s side, which drew plenty of media attention.
When asked about Gordon’s response, Shearer was defiant, saying: “Good! I love it! That’s fine. You always get the chance, the right to reply as a player. I wouldn’t change anything I said the other night against Barcelona. Illness wouldn’t have kept me out for a game.”