Forest Green Rovers midfielder George Williams has been left with a broken leg following their game against Oldham Athletic on Saturday.
Williams was left with a broken fibula and sustained some soft tissue damage following a robust tackle from Latics defender Zak Mills, according to Gloucestershire Live. Mills was warned about the challenge, but the home fans were disappointed to see him walk away without a card.
Zak Mills challenge 💪🥋#oafc #FGR pic.twitter.com/lLQion7xlu
— Kevin Williams (@WilliamsKevin) August 3, 2019
Rovers boss Mark Cooper has slammed the challenge, claiming that more is needed to be done to protect players:
“I don’t think he’s in a good way.
“It’s a horrendous tackle. We talk about all these rules, like handballs, offsides, making sure you leave the pitch at the nearest point and then we get two-footed tackles, off the floor, and nothing is done about it.
“Not even a yellow card. Sort it out.”
Well that wasn’t the start I wanted to my season. Life’s not fair sometimes, but I’ve been here before and I promise to come back better and stronger. Thank you for all the messages, they mean a lot 💚 @FGRFC_Official
— George Williams (@george_willo35) August 4, 2019
Williams was crucial to Forest Green last season, in a campaign that saw them reach the playoffs and to lose him after just is a big blow for Rovers. Forest Green are hoping to make the playoffs again this season.
INJURY UPDATE…
After heading to hospital this evening, it has been confirmed that George Williams has broken his fibula bone, along with some soft tissue damage.
Williams is likely to undergo surgery once swelling goes down.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Willow! pic.twitter.com/cR6orMmJPB
— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) August 3, 2019
Williams is expected to undergo surgery and it expected he will be on the sidelines for more than six months.
