Roberto Firmino feared going blind after being left unable to see following Tottenham clash

Roberto Firmino has revealed his very real fears he could have been blinded by Jan Vertonghen. "I was scared of going blind in one eye and not being able to see again. Thank God nothing like that happened and it gradually improved day after day.” In an interview with Sky, he said: "I was frightened, but the pain gradually passed after the doctor gave me a painkiller and it got better. "When the incident happened, everything was blurry and I couldn't see out of my left eye. "It's much better now. The pain has gone and I can't feel anything anymore. It's still a bit red, but I hope that clears up over time. "Of course, I've been taking my medication and looking after it. Your eyes are very important as a professional footballer. Thank God everything is OK now."

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