When Stuart Dallas was writhing around on the turf at Elland Road in the defeat to Manchester City, every home supporter feared the worst. Leeds United’s resident Swiss army knife is the last player who would feign injury which is why the look of discomfort on his face was particularly worrying.
A femoral fracture was confirmed to be the extent of the injury and surgery awaited the 31-year-old who will be set for a number of months out of action. He underwent the surgery earlier this week and took to social media on Tuesday to thank everyone who had passed on their support, as well as the medical team at Elland Road.
“Huge thank you for all of the messages I’ve received in the past few days,” he said on Twitter and Instagram. “I’ve had amazing support from across the world of football - but particularly from Leeds and Northern Ireland. I’d also like to thank Dr Williams, Dr Sarraf and the medical team at Leeds United.
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“The support I’ve received has meant the world to me and my family. Now it’s time to focus on my rehab, I will be back from this stronger than ever. In the meantime I’ll be supporting my teams every step of the way. #MOT #GAWA”
His team mates, new and old, flocked to add their public messages of support and we have taken a look at who tweeted Dallas or commented on his Instagram post. Here are a selection of those who sent love to the Northern Ireland international.
Firstly, a collection of comments from his Instagram post.
Liam Cooper : “LEGEND you got this my mate!”
Raphinha : “Miss you brother”
Luke Ayling : “Love you fella.”
Jack Harrison : “Always with you Stu”
Adam Forshaw : “You’ve got this lad”
Joe Gelhardt : “Back stronger lad”
Sam Greenwood : “Back stronger Stu”
Tyler Roberts : “Love you brotha”
Leo Hjelde : “Come back stronger bro!”
Stuart McKinstry : “Back soon mate”
Leif Davis : “Back stronger”
Ezgjan Alioski : “You come back stronger bro”
Barry Douglas : “Cookstown Cafu”
Kiko Casilla : “Good recovery my man!”
Eddie Nketiah : “All the best brother!”
Jamal Blackman : “Speedy recovery mate”
Uwe Rusler : “Best wishes Stu, be back soon”
Marcos Abad : “We are sure that you will come back stronger, you deserve all the best Stu. Big hug. Very top man”
Plenty of those players and staff also passed on their regards on Twitter as well while Lucas Radebe tweeted: “All the best wishing you a speedy recovery take care #MOT”
