Martin Dubravka reveals story behind his injury at Newcastle United

Martin Dubravka has revealed the story behind the injury which will sideline him until at least October.

The Newcastle United goalkeeper is out for at least six weeks due to a heel injury.

Dubravka has had surgery on the injury, which he suffered on a run in his native Slovakia.

"During the penultimate run in Slovakia before leaving for preparation for England when I was fulfilling the set individual plan, I injured my ankle,” Dubravka told sport.sk. “I felt a sting or a half-rupture, respectively. I immediately informed the coaches in Newcastle. After arriving in England, I still trained, despite the pain, but after three days I had to stop.

"A scan revealed damage to the ligaments, and I've already had a small operation in Leeds. Immediately after it, I boarded a plane and went back home to Zilina. I will rehabilitate here for two weeks, and then I’ll go to England again."