Watford want second opinion on injured defender Tommie Hoban after he is told he needs shoulder operation
Watford look set to recall Tommie Hoban from Blackburn Rovers to oversee his rehabilitation from surgery
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WATFORD want a second opinion on injured defender Tommie Hoban.
The 22-year-old has been told he needs an operation to repair a dislocated shoulder.
Hoban picked up the freak injury in training at Blackburn Rovers and checks confirmed he needs surgery that will rule him out for three months.
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The youngster, a Republic of Ireland Under-21s international, joined the Championship side on a season-long loan in August.
However Watford want to make further checks on the damage and may recall Hoban to oversee his rehabilitation.
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Rovers are reeling from the loss as they have also lost Derrick Williams, Wes Brown and Elliott Ward in the last month.
Hoban had appeared ten times for Rovers in the league this season before suffering the blow.