Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has revealed that Seamus Coleman had successful surgery on his broken leg on Saturday morning.
The Everton defender suffered the injury in Friday night's World Cup qualifying draw with Wales in Dublin after he was upended by Neil Taylor.
It was an horrific injury sustained by Ireland captain Coleman but so far the aftermath has gone to plan.
"He had the operation yesterday [Saturday] morning at 8:30am - that was successful," said O'Neill.
"He has realised everything that has happened and is obviously very disappointed.
"It will take some time to heal. It's a double break but it has been pinned up now and screwed in.
"I know the doctors and surgeons are all very, very pleased with the way the operation has gone and now it's time for recuperation."
Asked how long Coleman is expected to be out, O'Neill said: "I'm not sure, I would only be guessing.
"Even the doctors and surgeons wouldn't be terribly sure. Sometimes there are complications afterwards and injuries can be more prolonged, other times it can be clean and clear sailing.
"It will take some time but Seamus has great determination and sometimes those things work very much in your favour, in terms of recovery."