The giant shot-stopper was warming up at Highbury when his knee popped out of place, the physio patched it up and Brad went on to play a blinder.
However, Souness says that before long, Friedel is going to have to let the surgeons take a look.
“He has a cartilage problem,” said Souey. “Hence the strapping on his knee which he has worn for weeks.
“He will need an operation, but only when Brad lets us know he is ready.”
With a busy Christmas period, we have to hope it won’t be any time soon.
“We need to find the right time to operate,” added Souness.