Sheffield United defender Chris Basham has undergone a second operation on his injured ankle.
The club captain experienced a heavy fall and suffered a gruesome dislocation of his ankle against Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.
The newly promoted club will now be without Basham for the entire season at a minimum.
The centre back posted on Instagram: "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 feel a lot more comfortable. Will be in London still for another few days but then be going home to recover in the right way.
Trying to stay positive everyday with great family and friends around me. Still overwhelmed by the support I have received. Thank you, Bash."
