Northampton Town striker Alex Nicholls is recovering well in hospital after suffering a double compound fracture of his left leg in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Port Vale.
Nicholls, who was visited by club staff on Sunday, underwent surgery on Saturday evening to have an intramedullary nail inserted into his tibia, and that operation was a success.
He may need a skin graft later this week, but doctors will need to assess the wound before deciding how to proceed.
A Cobblers spokesman said: “We would like to thank supporters of all clubs for their kind messages towards Alex that have been posted on our official Facebook page, we will make sure they are passed on to Alex.”
Nichols sustained the injury scoring the opening goal when he was on the receiving end of a late lunge from Port Vale captain John McCombe which earned him a straight red card.
Nicholls is likely to miss the rest of the season.
His strike partner Adebayo Akinfenwa revealed on social networking site Twitter today he had spoken to the forward in hospital.
He tweeted: “Just spoke to Alex, op went well, still in some discomfort but his spirits are still high and he said to thank you all for the love and support he has received.”
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