Ronald Koeman insists the Everton family will help Seamus Coleman through his injury ordeal after the Republic of Ireland captain sustained a broken leg in Friday night's World Cup qualifying game against Wales in Dublin.
The 28-year-old Everton defender faces surgery on his right leg and a long road to recovery, but the Blues manager believes the Donegal man's strength of character and the support he will have around him throughout the recovery process will fortify Coleman in the days and months ahead.
Koeman said: "I haven't been able to speak to Seamus as yet and I hope to do so this afternoon, but he will be aware that the thoughts of his teammates, the coaching staff, everyone at the Club and all Evertonians are with him at this time.