Jordan Henderson undergoes surgery after World Cup accident
Jordan Henderson has had surgery on his broken arm following a bizarre accident during England’s World Cup celebrations on Sunday, reports BritPanorama.
The Brentford midfielder underwent the operation at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute after injuring himself in the aftermath of the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico.
Henderson took to Instagram to share the positive news with fans. “Surgery done! Let’s get ready for the big one Saturday,” the 36-year-old wrote. He also expressed gratitude to the medical team, specifically thanking the three surgeons who performed the procedure – Dr. Kenneth P. Unruh, Dr. Mark J. Winston, and Dr. Kirk McCullough.
The injury occurred under unfortunate circumstances at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. Although Henderson did not feature in the match itself, he joined his teammates to celebrate with the travelling England supporters. As the players gathered in front of fans, Henderson attempted to climb back onto the pitch by jumping over the advertising hoardings but tripped, landing awkwardly on his arm, prompting medical staff to respond quickly.
Initially, Henderson remained in Mexico for the night of the game before travelling back to England’s Kansas base for surgery. This incident is a significant blow for him, as he will miss the rest of the tournament. Nevertheless, he has expressed a desire to stay with Thomas Tuchel’s squad as they prepare for Saturday’s quarter-final clash with Norway in Miami.
His leadership will still be valuable for the team, despite being sidelined. Henderson’s sole appearance in this tournament was as a substitute in England’s 2-0 group stage victory over Panama, a historic moment as he became the first England men’s player to compete in four World Cups. Tuchel is reportedly planning to advise his players to avoid similar incidents in future celebrations.
As the tournament progresses without one of its seasoned leaders, this incident serves as a reminder of the fine line between celebration and injury on such grand stages.
