Rondon to visit stricken McCarthy in hospital
WEST BROMWICH ALBION striker Salomon Rondon is planning to visit James McCarthy in hospital as the Everton midfielder faces surgery on a double leg fracture. Rondon was in tears after accidentally kicking McCarthy’s leg in the challenge that led to the injury. He had to be consoled by manager Alan Pardew and later posted a message of support for the Ireland international, saying he felt ‘absolutely devastated’. Rondon’s reaction was well received by Everton fans and he has contacted McCarthy’s family to tell them he plans to visit once the midfielder is ready. McCarthy was taken to a Liverpool hospital on Saturday and had the first stage of treatment to ensure his double fracture is clear of any infection. He was moved to another hospital last night and will face the next stage of surgery today to repair his lower right leg. His family have stayed with him while team-mate Seamus Coleman, who is only just returning to action after suffering a similar injury, has also been to comfort his close friend. McCarthy has been inundated with support from the sporting world, with boxer Tony Bellew and former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler among those wishing him a speedy recovery. Providing surgery goes well, McCarthy is facing 10 months out.