Ireland star ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery

The player's manager confirmed the extent of the injury earlier today.

The 27-year-old was stretchered off during his side's league defeat to Brentford last weekend.

This week, he underwent surgery on an Achilles tendon injury. McKenna has now revealed that he does not expect to see the Cork native return to the football pitch this season.

"Chieo had surgery yesterday," McKenna said in today's press conference. "It was an Achilles tear, so the surgery went well.

"He's a really positive guy, he’s in good spirits, but of course with that type of injury it means that it’s unlikely that he’ll play much - if any - football this season.

"A lot of it will be preparing for next season. Anything beyond that will be a bonus."

The news will not only be a blow to Ipswich Town fans, but also to Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Ogbene was one of his most impressive performers during the opening Nations League games.

Ireland’s next game is at home to Finland a little less than three weeks away, followed by a difficult trip to Wembley to face England.

Robbie Brady (ankle) and Will Smallbone (hamstring) are also likely to miss those final two fixtures in the Nations League, and with the 2026 World Cup qualifiers beginning next year, Ogbene looks likely to be absent the start of that campaign.