Everton midfielder James McCarthy is set for a lengthy spell out of action after it was confirmed he suffered a double leg fracture against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.
McCarthy went in for a challenge against Albion striker Salomon Rondon and was caught awkwardly by the Venezuelan.
Everton announced the extent of his injury later on Saturday:
It was only in March 2017 that another Goodison Park-based Republic of Ireland international, right-back Seamus Coleman, also suffered a leg break during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Wales.