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Bo Nix broke a bone in his right ankle on the penultimate overtime play and will have surgery, ending his season despite the Broncos' win.
The striker was hurt in a challenge from Micky van de Ven in the act of scoring the opening goal in the 2-1 victory and limped off the pitch. A statement on liverpoolfc.com read: "After diagnosis, an operation was completed today on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture. "Isak's rehabilitation will now continue at the AXA Training Centre, with no timeframe yet placed on his return."
Philadelphia Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba suffered an ankle fracture that will require surgery, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday. Mukuba suffered the injury during Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and it will be determined during surgery whether there is potential for him to return this season. Selected in the second round of this year's draft, Mukuba has appeared in the Eagles' first 11 games, making 10 starts. He has two interceptions, three passes defended and 46 tackles, included two for loss.
Chris Godwin had surgery on his ankle and has been working to get back on the field for Tampa Bay. With a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, the Buccaneers selected Chris Godwin out of Penn State. He's played all eight of his professional seasons for Tampa Bay. Despite suffering a fractured ankle last season, the Bucs gave Godwin a three-year, $66 million deal with $44 million guarenteed. They're not giving up on the veteran WR.