Ryan Giggs has opened up about the fragile nature of top-level football and admitted that he once seeked professional help from a psychiatrist during his playing days.
The mental health of professional sportsmen is in the spotlight after Everton midfielder Aaron Lennon was detained under the Mental Health Act amid concerns for his welfare last Sunday.
Lennon received a number of messages of support from the world of football and beyond, and now Giggs has opened up about his personal experiences.
Writing in his column for the Daily Telegraph, he said: 'During my playing career I saw a psychiatrist once, when my hamstring injuries got bad.