You have to feel for Seamus Coleman.
The Irishman suffered a horrific double leg break against Wales on Friday as a result of a horrendously timed challenge by Neil Taylor, who was rightfully sent off for the lunge.
The Everton defender will likely not play again this year following the injury and subsequent surgery.
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Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill said the surgery was a success, with doctors and surgeons pleased with the way it went.
As quoted by The Sun, he said:
"Seamus had the operation 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.
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"I think he's just beginning to come to terms with it.
"I saw him yesterday (on Sunday) and he's still pretty down about it.
"He's not in as much pain, the operation went very well and it's just a matter of coming to terms with it."
Coleman is understandably down as he had been performing well for both club and country and now a long arduous recovery awaits.
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Image: PA
However, as per O'Neill the defender is trying to maintain positive and get through what will undoubtedly be a tough period.
"As Seamus mentioned to me the other day, he just said that it has happened now, he can't do anything about it and it's what he does now in the next few months that is very, very important."
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FIFA have said that they will subsidise Coleman's wages while he is on the sidelines and the Everton man has also received a great gesture from a young fan.
Jake Livingstone, who owns a season ticket at Goodison Park with his dad, penned a heart-warming message to his favourite player. Via the Liverpool Echo.
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The card reads;
"To Coleman, I hope you get better soon. You're my favourite player. We will miss you so much and why does it have to be before the derby? Lots of Love. Your Biggest Fan. Jake Livingstone Xxxxxxxx"
7-year-old Jake holds the Irishman in high regards according to his dad, Paul.
"I take Jake and his brother Connor to the match and Jake has loved Coleman from when he first started going. He's his hero."
"He absolutely loves the 'Sixty Grand' song and was really upset when I had to explain to him Coleman won't be playing for a while because of the injury."
We wish Seamus a speedy recovery and hope to see him darting down the right flank in no time.
(h/t Give Me Sport)
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