Louis Fenton’s brilliant Hyundai A-League season for Wellington Phoenix has almost certainly reached a premature end with the club confirming the fullback has broken two toes in his right foot.
The 25-year-old underwent surgery this morning after breaking his second and third toes in his right foot in Wellington’s 4-1 win over Newcastle Jets on Saturday night.
Fenton had to be assisted from the pitch following a big collision with Jets midfielder Ben Kantarovski on the cusp of half time and was later taken to hospital.
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His injury soured Phoenix celebrations on the night, with coach Mark Rudan lamenting the Kiwi’s absence post-match.
“It’s a huge loss for this football club, particularly for someone like Louis Fenton who has come from absolutely nowhere to perform and be, I believe, the form fullback in the competition,” Rudan said.
According to a statement from the club, the normal recovery time frame for the injury is 12 weeks.
