Gregory Vignal played a key part in the Liverpool team that won a famous treble in 2001 but still reflects on his time at Anfield with a hint of regret after one particular moment.
Speaking on ‘The Football Historian Podcast’, the Frenchman spoke about his injury against Grimsby: “That’s part of football, a big, massive injury.
“Three cracks on my left foot, I think I was out for nearly a year and that maybe cost me my long career at Liverpool.”
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The emergence of John Arne Riise during this period meant that the left back never really got his place back in a side that was playing Champions League football and competing well in the league.
This is part and parcel of being a footballer but it’s clear that the 42-year-old looks back on this time with some emotion.
You can watch Vignal’s comments (from 8:08) via The Football Historian Podcast on YouTube: