In the 14th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by former All Whites and Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson. In an extremely honest, confronting and raw discussion, Jake details what went wrong in the operating room 7 years ago as he went under the knife to treat stress fractures in both of his legs.
The result? A gruesome infection, 14 surgeries in total, a seismic and near-fatal blow to his mental health, and the loss of a football career while in his prime.
Recently, a jury awarded Jake US$20.4 million in damages after bringing a lawsuit against the Portland Timbers doctor, alleging medical malpractice. But the road to this win was long and arduous, and one that he couldn't have navigated without the support of those closest to him.
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