There was some good news for the Republic of Ireland soccer team as manager Martin O’Neill announced that Seamus Coleman’s operation was successful.
Speaking to BBC earlier today O’Neill said the procedure was successful although Coleman faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The Irish manager said: “He had the operation yesterday (Saturday) morning at 8:30am, that was successful. He has realised everything that has happened and is obviously very disappointed.”
“It will take some time to heal, it’s a double break but it has been pinned up now and screwed in.”
“I know the doctors and surgeons are all very, very pleased with the way the operation has gone and now it’s time for recuperation.
“I saw him the evening of the injury, he was fairly groggy. It’s a devastating blow for the lad, he was having a phenomenal season at his club and a phenomenal season for us as captain.”
Coleman who will miss the rest of the season and the rest of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a double break in his right leg after he was on the receiving end of a Neil Taylor tackle which resulted in the Welshman being sent off.