Everton manager Ronald Koeman and captain Phil Jagielka jetted into Killybegs today to check up on crocked Seamus Coleman.
By Chris McNulty, Donegal Sport Hub
The Killybegs man is recovering from a horror leg break, sustained last month in the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Wales in Dublin last month
Coleman, who only recently took over as the Irish captain, fractured both the tibia and fibula in his right leg following a shock tackle by Wales player Neil Taylor.
Today, Koeman and Jagielka, together with fitness coach Jan Kluitenberg and the Club’s Head of Medical Services Matt Connery, were in south Donegal to visit Killybegs.
“We made the visit to show our support for Seamus, the support of his teammates and the support he has from all Evertonians,” said Koeman.
“Every player in these circumstances needs this level of support to recover well.
“Seamus is positive and he is feeling strong.
“He is really grateful for all of the messages he has received from Everton fans and from people all over the world.
“Before he comes back to start his rehabilitation, he will spend up to 10 more days at home in Killybegs before starting out on his recovery from the injury.”
Coleman underwent surgery two-and-a-half weeks ago and is facing up to a year out of action.
Jagielka said:: “We had a really good chat with Seamus and it was great to see him in such good spirits. He was smiling and feeling positive, which is all we can ask for. He knows we are all here to help him along the way.”
The 28-year-old right back has not yet returned to England, but will be back at Finch Farm, Everton’s training base, late next week.
Everton are on a day off from training today and the visiting quartet brought with them a selection of the get-well-soon cards the club has received.
Everton say that ‘dozens of letters’ and ‘almost 2,000 emails of support from locations as far and wide as Finland, Egypt, Bangladesh, Colombia and New Zealand’ have been delivered.
Tags:Today we visit Seamus Coleman and his Family! Looking strong and positive pic.twitter.com/T0bSx5yCoI
— Ronald Koeman (@RonaldKoeman) April 11, 2017
