LIMERICK HURLING HAS been dealt a big blow with the news that forward Peter Casey ruptured his cruciate knee ligament in last Sunday’s All-Ireland final.
Casey scored five points from play in the first half before suffering the injury just before half-time against Cork. The Na Piarsaigh club man now awaits an ACL operation, according to a report by RTÉ Sport.
Casey’s brother, Mike, underwent a cruciate ligament operation on his knee last November. Limerick defender Richie English also suffered the same injury last year.
Casey enjoyed a remarkable 2021, making the most of the final after successfully appealing a red card received in the semi-final win over Waterford. He now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines and a race to be fit for the 2022 championship.
Feared the worst when it happened he was playing a blinder and showing he is pure class, wishing him a speedy recovery and I am sure he will come back stronger .
Mad how easily it can happen, class act, hopefully will make a speedy recovery
Wishing Peter a speedy recovery.
So unfortunate.
Wonder was that brought on by his movement for his last score where he jinked one way and then the other . He’s an unreal player . Is this now a common injury across all counties with Limerick now having 3 players with this injury in the past year
@Finnster: Waterford had 2 as well.
Caused by a bad pass and croke Park pitch is unforgiven to sudden change of direction
@Tony Mcgrath: correct bad pass and surface. His previous score was supreme piece of skill. Jinked one way than the other. Left defender and over the bar. Hopefully he gets back for 2022. Savage player.