'Back in no time' says Sammie Szmodics after undergoing surgery

The Republic of Ireland striker has struggled with injuries throughout 2025.

SORE SAMMIE: Republic of Ireland international Sammie Szmodics says he will be “back in no time” after confirming he has undergone surgery on his latest injury. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Republic of Ireland international Sammie Szmodics says he will be “back in no time” after confirming he has undergone surgery on his latest injury.

The striker has struggled with injuries throughout 2025, starting with a recurring ankle issue that he first suffered in action for Ipswich Town at the beginning of the year which has also led to him missing several Ireland fixtures.

The 29-year-old’s latest setback saw him forced to withdrawn in the early stages of the Tractor Boys’ 1-0 victory against West Brom on Saturday, with manager Kieran McKenna confirming afterwards that the attacker had an issue with his knee.

"Sammie I've not seen yet. That was a knock on his knee that he obviously tried to shrug off,” he said.

“That's one of them that can one way or another. I'd imagine we'll investigate that over the next 24 hours.” McKenna, who has been linked with the Celtic job in recent days, is due to hold a press conference on Thursday but Szmodics has already taken to his Instagram account to post an image of him in hospital with the message “Operation all done. Back in no time.”

Heimir Hallgrímsson is set to name his squad for Ireland’s final two World Cup group stage qualifiers on Thursday, November 6 ahead of the home fixtures against Portugal on November 13 and away clash with Hungary on November 16.