Everton midfielder James McCarthy suffered a double leg fracture in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Brom, the Merseyside club have announced.
The Toffees star was stretchered off the pitch following a tangle with West Brom striker Salomon Rondon, with the striker accidently kicking the Irishman’s leg as he attempted to make a tackle.
Rondon was in tears following the incident and had to be consoled by team-mates, while McCarthy was taken straight from Goodison Park to a local hospital.
Everton manager Sam Allardyce confirmed after the game that the player had broken both the tibia and fibula of his right leg, and is set for a long spell on the sidelines.