Versatile Tipperary hurler Seamus Kennedy suffered an ACL rupture in last Saturday evening's Allianz HL defeat by Limerick, the county has confirmed.
Kennedy went down under no challenge in the second half of that game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. When he managed to walk off the pitch to be substituted, hopes were raised that the injury wasn't as severe as it first looked.
But after a scan this week, the injury has been confirmed as a cruciate rupture of his knee, meaning an extended spell on the sidelines.
A statement from Tipperary GAA read: "As a result of an injury sustained in last weekend's Allianz Hurling league game against Limerick. Tipperary GAA can confirm that Seamus Kennedy suffered an ACL rupture that will now require reconstructive surgery followed by a period of rehabilitation.
"Tipperary GAA, the Tipperary Senior Hurling management and players wish Seamus well in his recovery and look forward to his return to the playing fields in the not too distant future."
Clonmel man Kennedy has played in defence, midfield and attack for Tipperary, winning All-Irelands in 2016 and 2019.
