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Post by rugbytoffee on Mar 25, 2017 14:42:05 GMT
Everton boss Ronald Koeman says that everyone involved with the club will help Seamus Coleman recover from the horrific double-break to his right leg while on international duty. Aston Villa’s Neil Taylor was sent off for a terrible challenge on Coleman as Ireland and Wales played out a 1-1 draw, with Coleman requiring surgery this morning on his right leg. Koeman said that he hopes to speak to Coleman today and that he knows the Irishman has a strong character and will be supported throughout his recovery.
He said, “I haven’t been able to speak to Seamus as yet and I hope to do so this afternoon, but he will be aware that the thoughts of his teammates, the coaching staff, everyone at the Club and all Evertonians are with him at this time. No-one ever wishes to see something like this happen to any player, much less one of our own. “The medical staff here at Everton are in contact with the medical staff of the Republic of Ireland and we will continue to liaise closely. “Seamus will face a lengthy recovery period and we will support him throughout this. “He is a really strong character and he has a great family around him and we, his extended family at Everton, will be here for him to help him get through this over the coming days, weeks and months.”
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sheff
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Post by sheff on Mar 25, 2017 20:24:24 GMT
It is not looking good for our beloved right back, it may be an opening for Mason Holgate but it is still a big loss unfortunately 😔 Coleman is going to be missed, but what an opportunity for the young lad.
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Post by coybtv1878 on Mar 26, 2017 12:59:18 GMT
UPDATE: Seamus has had a successful surgery let us hope there continues to be positives from here on
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Post by rugbytoffee on Mar 26, 2017 14:23:05 GMT
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed the surgery on Seamus Coleman's broken leg has been a success. The Everton defender suffered a double break of his right leg following a tackle by Wales' Neil Taylor in Friday's 0-0 draw in Dublin. Ireland captain Coleman was given oxygen before being carried off at the Aviva Stadium and was taken straight to St Vincent's University Hospital before undergoing surgery over the weekend. O'Neill 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."
No timescale has been put on Coleman's recovery but O'Neill has backed his mental strength to aid his comeback.
"I'm not sure, I would only be guessing," said O'Neill, when asked how long Coleman could be out for. "Even the doctors and surgeons wouldn't be terribly sure. Sometimes there are complications afterwards and injuries can be more prolonged, other times it can be clean and clear sailing. "It will take some time but Seamus has great determination and sometimes those things work very much in your favour, in terms of recovery." Aston Villa defender Taylor was sent off for the tackle in the World Cup qualifier but, while clearly upset, O'Neill stopped short of completely rounding on the 28-year-old. He added: "I've seen the challenge, I've seen the challenge (Gareth Bale's) on John O'Shea and they are very poor challenges."
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Post by jimmy on Mar 28, 2017 12:59:39 GMT
That's a bad injury for a player. I just hope he manages to recover from it. Good luck to the lad.
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