Apparently was playing with a AC joint strain and had an injection before the match to cope with the pain.
Still doesn't escape from the fact that he had an absolute nightmare. Not sure if the challenge he took un-nerved him, there's never an excuse for that display though and should put to bed any of the silly calls for him to take the No. 1 shirt off Pepe, the gulf in class between them is enormous.
I like Brad though so not prepared to be overly harsh on him for performing how he always has in my eyes.
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