STRICKEN Sheffield United defender and vice-captain Chris Basham has provided a further update on his condition after undergoing surgery for a second time this week after sustaining a horrific ankle injury in last Saturday's Premier League debut at Fulham.
The veteran went over on his ankle when attempting a cross in the game at Craven Cottage and was carried off the pitch on a stretcher after a lengthy break in play following his freak injury. Basham received a standing ovation before he was put into an ambulance and taken to hospital. The 35-year-old went under the knife for an initial operation on Sunday in London and has now had further surgery.
Posting on Instagram, he said: “Had my two surgeries done now and I can’t thank the surgeons enough for the fast response to me. 'The first surgery was for cleaning up the wound I suffered and dislocation. The second surgery was to repair the ligaments and to fit a plate on my bone where the fracture was. 'I’m in a cast now and it feels a lot more comfortable. Will be in London still for another few days, but then be going home to recover in the right way.
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