Everton boss Ronald Koeman says the club will rally around Seamus Coleman.
Koeman insists the Everton family will help Seamus Coleman through his injury ordeal after the Republic of Ireland captain sustained a broken leg in Friday night's World Cup qualifying game against Wales in Dublin.
He said: "I haven't been able to speak to Seamus as yet and I hope to do so this afternoon, but he will be aware that the thoughts of his teammates, the coaching staff, everyone at the Club and all Evertonians are with him at this time. No-one ever wishes to see something like this happen to any player, much less one of our own.
"The medical staff here at Everton are in contact with the medical staff of the Republic of Ireland and we will continue to liaise closely.
"Seamus will face a lengthy recovery period and we will support him throughout this.
"He is a really strong character and he has a great family around him and we, his extended family at Everton, will be here for him to help him get through this over the coming days, weeks and months."