Southampton goalkeeper had surgery on ruptured tendon and hopes to be back before the end of next season
Gavin Bazunu will be sidelined for at least nine months following surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
The 22-year-old Southampton goalkeeper, who has won 22 caps for Ireland, will aim to resume playing before the end of next season. “I spoke to him before the operation and he wasn’t in a good place but last night he was way more positive. We will rally behind him.Conference League: Emiliano Martinez stars as Aston Villa beat Lille on penalties
“Gavin has had a huge setback, there will be some dark and lonely moments over the next 10 months. We will support him and get around him.”
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