Everton Physio Cuts Holes In Mason Holgate's Socks During Premier League Clash Against West Ham

A moment involving Mason Holgate and his 'holey' socks puzzled viewers during Everton's Premier League clash against West Ham.

In the first-half of Sunday's tie at the London Stadium, Toffees defender Holgate required treatment when he went down with what looked like a calf problem.

Moments later, Everton's physio ran over to the 25-year-old but instead of treating the centre-back, he proceeded to pull out a pair of scissors and cut holes in Holgate's socks to loosen them up.

Anything too tight or constricting on a player's legs could potentially cause muscle cramping in the calf so to avoid a possible injury, players have, in the past, cut holes in their sock.

Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker is another player who has cut up his socks to relieve tension in the lower half of his legs.

The holes apparently helps prevent them from picking up muscle problems but everytime it does happen, social media tends to ask the same question – why?

West Ham are leading at the half-time break thanks to a wonderful free-kick from Aaron Cresswell just after the half hour mark.

Everton, meanwhile, sit just three points above the relegation zone in 17th as Frank Lampard's side continue to struggle on the road.

You can see Cresswell's finish below.

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