EVERTON star Andre Gomes struggled to fight back the tears as he read out messages of support from fans.
The Portuguese star is on the long road to recovery from the horrific ankle break he suffered against Tottenham on November 3.
Andre Gomes struggled to hold back the tears as he read out messages of supportCredit: YouTube/Everton Football Club
The Everton star is recovering from a horrible broken ankleCredit: YouTube/Everton Football Club
Gomes, 26, fell under the challenge of Heung-min Son and clattered into Serge Aurier before being stretchered off in agonising pain.
He has since had successful surgery and boss Marco Silva even hinted that he could make a return to the field before the end of the season.
The Toffees have beaten Southampton and lost at home to Norwich in his absence to leave Silva on the brink of the sack.
Gomes has been inundated with letters from the Everton faithful and was obviously emotional as he thanked those who took the time to write to him.
Before reading out a series of letters, he said: “Hey guys. I received a lot of letters and emails and I would like to thank you all for your kind support. It means a lot for me. It will make this easier.”
One of the letters said: “Dear Andre, I hope you get well soon. I can’t wait for you to come back and score lots of goals.”
I feel sensitive and emotional with what you are doing with me.
Gomes after reading out messages of support
Another read: “Hi Andre, I was watching the game against Spurs on television and I was so disappointed to see you get injured that I kicked my table and broke my toe. Best wishes, from Ben.”
Gomes then responded: “This is a weird one, I honestly feel bad for you Ben. I didn’t want that to happen to you.
“Hope you get well soon. I would wish nothing like this would happen to both of us, thanks for your message and support and I give you the best wishes as well.”
After reading through a number of messages Gomes was visibly upset and thanked everyone for their support.
He said: “I have a lot of letters here, I will try to take my time at home just to read everything.
“Honestly guys, it’s almost impossible. I feel sensitive and emotional with what you are doing with me.
“I just need to thank you all. It’s just emotion. Wow. I’ll be back stronger for sure and I want to help the team reach the goals we set at the beginning of the season. And just, once again, thank you for everything.”
Andre Gomes suffered a horror injury against Tottenham earlier this monthCredit: Rex Features
Everton star Andre Gomes thanks fans for their unconditional support in social media message after horror injury against Spurs
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
