Wales star Joe Allen likely to miss Euro 2020 with a ruptured Achilles
Joe Allen of Wales in action against Belarus. Wales v Belarus International Challenge Match at the Cardiff City Stadium. Lewis Mitchell/YCPD.
Wales midfielder Joe Allen is unlikely to play at Euro 2020 after suffering a ruptured Achilles.
His participation at this summer’s tournament was plunged into doubt earlier today when he was stretchered off in Stoke City’s 5-1 win over Hull City.
Allen is set for surgery which is likely to rule him out for international duty.
The 29-year-old has missed just two games for the Potters this season and has been an important player for club and country.
🗣 Michael O’Neill delighted with today’s win but confirms that Joe Allen will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles.#SCFC 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/uF8SV5ocSa
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) March 7, 2020
Speaking to StokeSentinel, Stoke manager Michael O’Neill said: “It looks like Joe has ruptured his Achilles.
He had to be helped off the pitch at half-time. You fear the worst.
“Hopefully it’s not the case but it sounds like it’s not the news you hope for and he’ll have to go undergo surgery this week.
“It’s a huge loss. He’s a terrific player, a terrific lad. He’s been fantastic for me.
“When you come into a club, players like Joe Allen make your job a lot easier.
“He had so much to look forward to not only at the end of the season but Euro 2020 as well with Wales.
“I’m gutted for the player and it’s taken a bit of shine off the victory.”
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