Balde went for the ball and it was nicked away. Don't be stupid about this, like Levein. It was a strong challenge. Those types where the ball goes loose between two players are called "hospital balls" for a reason. There's no way you can stall your momentum when the ball is nicked away, life doesn't play out in slow motion. You can't pull out once you've committed yourself to the ball. Usually pulling out is what gets your leg broken.
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