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Serie A star forced to explain gruesome red-raw neck 'injury' as fans speculate he was 'bitten by a ZOMBIE'

Serie A

Bologna

SSC Napoli

<p>Odgaard became the center of a bizarre online discussion after fans spotted a bloody-looking circular red mark on the back of his neck during Bologna’s crucial 1-0 victory over Venezia. The 25-year-old forward played a pivotal role in securing three points for his side, but rather than his performance, it was the conspicuous red-raw wound that had people talking.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Que alguien me explique lo del cuello de Jens Odgaard. <a href="https://t.co/QYdKWr4t6X">pic.twitter.com/QYdKWr4t6X</a></p>— Offsider (@Offsider_ES) <a href="https://twitter.com/Offsider_ES/status/1906396194693140636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Fans watching the match on DAZN’s live broadcast couldn’t help but speculate about the strange-looking wound, with theories ranging from an unfortunate scrape to something out of a horror movie. One particularly dramatic theory saw users jokingly suggest he had been bitten by a zombie, with a fan on X writing: "What is that thing? A zombie bite?" Another viewer was equally puzzled, asking: "Did he just get his neck scraped?" Meanwhile, a third person speculated about a possible tattoo or even an unusual injury, commenting: "Is that a tattoo or a shark bite on the back of Jens Odgaard's neck?"</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>After the final whistle, Odgaard decided to clear the air, in an attempt to put to rest any far-fetched theories about the mysterious mark. Taking to Instagram, he reassured fans that there was nothing to worry about, explaining: "It's just a medicine I'm using for my neck, nothing serious."</p>

WHAT ODGAARD SAID

<p>The former AZ Alkmaar forward, who arrived in Italy in the summer of 2023, has established himself as a key player for Bologna. His recent performances have been particularly impressive, with two goals in his last three games, proving his value to the team.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Bologna’s fifth consecutive victory in Serie A has significantly boosted their position in the table. Their latest win over relegation-threatened Venezia propelled them above Juventus into fourth place, firmly placing them in the race for Champions League qualification for the second season in a row. They will be back in action against Empoli in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final on Tuesday evening.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BOLOGNA?

Serie A star forced to explain gruesome red-raw neck 'injury' as fans speculate he was 'bitten by a ZOMBIE' | Goal.com

Serie A star Jens Odgaard was forced to explain an unusual neck &quot;injury&quot; as fans speculated he had been &quot;bitten by a Zombie&quot;.

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