Matt O’Riley is a British-Danish professional footballer currently playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The team recently signed him in a £25 million ($33 million) deal from Celtic F.C. However, he suffered a serious injury during his debut appearance.
Let’s take a look at the details of Matt O’Riley’s injury and get the latest update on when he might return to play.
How did Matt O’Riley get injured while playing football?
Matt O’Riley suffered an ankle injury from a tackle by Crawley Town’s Jay Williams during the Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Crawley Town match.
O’Riley made his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup second-round match against Crawley Town. In only the ninth minute of the game, he went down after an aggressive tackle from Crawley’s captain, Jay Williams. Unfortunately, his game ended early due to the injury.
According to the BBC, Brighton FC manager Fabian Hurzeler described the tackle as “ridiculous,” saying, “It is like we expected, it is a bad injury and he needs surgery on his ankle. I can’t say how long or when we expect him to be back because of the rehabilitation. It is a tough one for us, but we will try to support him the best we can.”
Additionally, SportsMole reports that Crawley Town’s manager, Scott Lindsey, apologized for the tackle, stating, “Maybe we were a bit aggressive; maybe the referee missed it. I would like to apologize. I wouldn’t want anyone to be hurt. We are both passionate about the game and wish Brighton all the best in the next round.”
When will Matt O’Riley return to play with Brighton FC?
There is no certainty about when Matt O’Riley will return to play for Brighton.
While there is no exact timeline for his return, it is likely that he will be out of action for several months due to the tackle by Crawley Town’s Jay Williams. This injury is a major setback for O’Riley and Brighton. He was a highly anticipated signing and had shown promising early form. The club hopes for his speedy recovery and return to the pitch as soon as possible.
