Concern: Lee Chung-yong receives treatment from
Bolton physio Andy Mitchell after going down injured
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Bolton midfielder Lee Chung-yong will be
out for a minimum of nine months after breaking his leg in
Saturday's pre-season friendly at Newport.
The 23-year-old South Korea international
underwent a successful operation after sustaining a double fracture
of his lower right leg during Wanderers' 3-1 win in south
Wales.
He was carried off on a stretcher midway through
the first half following a rash challenge from Tom
Miller.
The club posted a statement on their website this
evening confirming he was recovering in hospital and was expected
to be sidelined for the bulk of the 2011-12 campaign.
Lee joined Bolton from FC Seoul in summer 2009
and has been a consistent performer for the Trotters over the past
two years.
Manager Owen Coyle told www.bwfc.co.uk: "We will
make sure Chung-yong gets all the support he needs, as now it is
all about his recovery and wellbeing. That is the most important
thing.
'The operation went well and we would like to
pass on our thanks to the medical staff involved.'