Everton midfielder Gomes discharged from hospital
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has been discharged from hospital two days after suffering a horrific ankle break.
The Portugal international had surgery on Monday on the fracture dislocation of his right ankle that he suffered during the second half of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham following a challenge from Son Heung-min.
A message from Everton on Twitter read: “Following a successful operation yesterday, Andre Gomes has now been discharged from hospital and will continue his rehabilitation under the care of our medical team.”
🙌 | Following a successful operation yesterday, Andre Gomes has now been discharged from hospital and will continue his rehabilitation under the care of our medical team. #EFC@aftgomes 💙 pic.twitter.com/C7stlFguTo— Everton (@Everton) November 5, 2019
Gomes fell awkwardly after being tackled from behind by Son, who was subsequently shown a red card.
The Korean forward was distraught when he saw the extent of the damage to Gomes and a number of other players were visibly shocked and upset.
A statement from Everton on Monday said the operation had gone “extremely well” and that the 26-year-old was expected to make a full recovery.
Gomes is likely to be sidelined for between six months and a year.
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