Striker David McGoldrick will be out of action for around a month having undergone surgery today on the four-inch gash to his groin he suffered in last night’s 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.
McGoldrick, a former Wednesday loanee, was caught by a high, studs-up boot by Owls skipper Glenn Loovens in the fourth minute of the match with the 34-year-old Dutchman very fortunate not to be shown a card of either colour by referee Keith Stroud.
Ireland striker McGoldrick, 29, had treatment at the time of the tackle but carried on until half-time when he was replaced and made his way to hospital.
""Didz has had surgery in London this afternoon,” Town physio Matt Byard confirmed to the club site.
Poor Didz has just been castrated by Glen Loovens. #itfc pic.twitter.com/gMtsBHyx3f– George Solomon (@GeorgeSolomon) November 22, 2017
"""The wound was cleaned and closed. There is some damage to the abdominal wall and muscle but fortunately it appears to be minimal.
"""There is heavy bruising in the area though and we are looking at a return in around four weeks."