Seamus Coleman to have surgery today on double leg break - report
Published 25/03/2017 at 10:44 GMT
Ireland defender Seamus Coleman has suffered a double leg fracture and will undergo surgery in Dublin on Saturday, according to a report from Sky Sports News.
Republic of Ireland's defender Seamus Coleman is taken from the pitch on a stretcher after being injured during the World Cup 2018 qualification football match between Republic of Ireland and Wales
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Coleman suffered the serious injury following a challenge from Wales left-back Neil Taylor in the 0-0 draw at the Aviva Stadium.
Television broadcasters decided against showing replays of the moment when the Everton right-back was caught by Taylor and his leg snapped.
Sky Sports News says Coleman, 28, will undergo surgery on a double fracture to his right leg in Dublin on Saturday. He is expected to be sidelined for an extensive period.
Taylor was shown a red card.
What the managers said
Ireland boss Martin O'Neill said after the match:
Wales counterpart Chris Coleman defended his player's part in the incident:
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