I have no words to say how grateful I am’: Reading striker Nelson Oliveira hails ‘brilliant’ medical staff as he returns home from hospital bandaged up after suffering horror facial injuries from Tyrone Mings stamp

Reading striker Nelson Oliveira has thanked medical staff after he sustained horrific facial injuries in a clash during his home debut for the club.

The 27-year-old, who is on loan from Norwich, was left bloodied with two deep cuts and a suspected broken nose after being caught by the boot of defender Tyrone Mings during Saturday’s goalless Sky Bet Championship draw with Aston Villa.

Gruesome photographs of Oliveira’s injuries emerged over the weekend but it has now been confirmed that Mings will escape any retrospective action because the incident was seen by match officials.

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Oliveira’s wife has shared a touching picture of her holding hands with her husband

Reading striker Oliveira was left with deep gashes to his nose and forehead after Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings caught him in the face during Saturday’s match

She has called for Mings to receive a ‘lengthy ban’ for his role in the incident at the weekend

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