Ireland’s Dara O’Shea facing six months out with a fractured ankle

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O’Shea is facing up to six months on the sidelines after fracturing his ankle during the recent 2-1 defeat to Portugal.

The news was confirmed in a statement by West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, with the 22-year-old also sustaining ligament damage and requiring surgery.

O'Shea was forced off during the first-half on the Algarve, as he turned his ankle tackling Diogo Jota.

His absence will be a big blow for both the Baggies and the Republic, with the defender becoming an increasingly important figure for both club and country.

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O’Shea’s injury will see him miss the rest of Ireland’s 2020 World Cup qualification campaign, which concludes with a trip to play Luxembourg on November 14th.

“Very tough one to take. Thank you all the support and well wishes over the last week. I’m a warrior and I’m fully focused to overcome this challenge in my life and to come back stronger,” Tweeted O’Shea after the extent of his injury was confirmed.