BOLOGNA striker Jens Odgaard has been forced to rule out being bitten in a ZOMBIE ATTACK – after sporting a bizarre injury.
The Serie A star was spotted with a huge red mark on the back of his neck during this weekend’s clash with Venezia.
Odgaard, 25, played a starring role as Bologna recorded a priceless 1-0 win on the road.
But fans were left distracted by the bright red ring on the Dane’s neck.
Social media was ablaze with speculation during the contest at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo – with many concerned he’d had a run-in with the undead.
The painful-looking injury was noticeable throughout DAZN’s broadcast of the match.
One confused fan wrote on X: “What is that thing? A zombie bite?”
Another said: “Did he just get his neck scraped?”
While a third added: “Is that a tattoo or a shark bite on the back of Jens Odgaard’s neck?”
The striker played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 win, with Riccardo Orsolini netting a second-half winner.
After the match, Odgaard clarified the mark’s origin on social media.
Responding to fan concerns, he wrote on Instagram: “It’s just a medicine I’m using for my neck, nothing serious.”
One relieved fan replied: “Good to know. You had us worried for a while. There were some crazy theories floating around.”
Odgaard has enjoyed strong season playing as a central striker for Bologna.
He joined the club in the summer of 2023 after a move from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
What is that thing? A zombie bite?
Confused fan
The 25-year-old has netted 6 times in 25 Serie A games, including two in his last three matches.
Bologna have now won five games on the bounce to put themselves back in the Champions League spots.
Saturday’s win over relegation-threatened Venezia sent them above Juventus into 4th place.
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