FIFA to cover Coleman's wages

Everton defender Seamus Coleman's wages will be paid by FIFA while he recovers from a double leg fracture suffered during international duty with Ireland.

Coleman underwent a successful leg operation on Saturday following a wild challenge by Wales defender Neil Taylor, who was immediately dismissed during a goalless World Cup qualifier between the two sides last week.

The 28-year-old fullback is expected to miss the rest of the Premier League season and his wages will be covered by FIFA Club Protection Programme during that period.

Ireland manager Martin O'Neill said no time scale had been put on Coleman's recovery.

"I'm not sure, I would only be guessing," O'Neill told reporters.

"Sometimes there are complications afterwards and injuries can be more prolonged, other times it can be clean and clear sailing.