Well relief over Irish No.1 Trev
NORTHERN Ireland goalkeeper Trevor Carson is facing a lengthy period on the sidelines after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
Carson, 30, who started Sunday’s 2-1 Nations League defeat to Austria at Windsor Park, fell ill on Wednesday after feeling pain during the international break.
Is is anticipated the Motherwell shot stopper, who is receiving specialist care at University Hospital Wishaw, will be out for “an extended part of the season”.
Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that develops within a deep vein in the body - usually in the leg, groin or arm - and can be a life threatening condition.
Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson said: “Trevor felt a lot of pain while with the international squad, came back and we thought it best we take him to hospital.
“You don’t expect things like that at all, it gave everybody a fright. With my knowledge, he has a blood clot that is going to keep him out for a long time.
“There are ongoing investigations so we can get to the bottom of the problem and make sure he is on the right tablets and medication that gets him back as quick as we can.”
It seems improbable that Carson, who made his Northern Ireland debut against South Korea in March, will be available for the start of the Euro 2020 qualifiers which kick off in March.
Robinson added: “We would like to thank all the staff at University Hospital Wishaw for their diligence, given it is the sort of emergency that can be and often is life threatening if not treated promptly and correctly.”