STEPHEN IRELAND HAS suffered a major setback after breaking his leg in training this morning with Stoke City.
The club confirmed the news this evening on their official website.
The 29 year-old, who won six caps for the Ireland national team, came on as a substitute for Stoke in their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last Saturday.
The statement on the club’s website reads:
“Stoke City can confirm that Stephen Ireland has sustained a broken leg in training this morning and is now facing an extended spell on the sidelines.
“The club wishes Stephen a speedy recovery and will offer him all the support he requires as he undergoes his rehabilitation.”
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