Paul McShane is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury, and will likely be out of action for six months.
McShane suffered serious ligament damage during last Tuesday’s Premier League game between Hull City and Southampton when he collided with his own goalkeeper, Steve Harper.
A subsequent scan revealed McShane has suffered a serious injury and the defender will now require surgery, meaning he is unlikely to play again this season.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce confirmed the news yesterday, saying:
"We knew it was a serious one when we saw the pictures, his ankle was practically the other way around, so Paul has an operation on Monday."
"It's not broken but he's severed a couple of ligaments in there that need to be repaired.
"We don't know the real extent until the surgeon goes in but I wouldn't have thought he'll play any more part in this season.
"I would have thought it will be about six months out, so maybe the best case scenario is to be fit for the start of next season."
Image: Paul McShane
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