Injured Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas determined to resume playing career — Belfast Telegraph 26/3/24

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Graham Luney

Stuart Dallas says he’s still determined to resume his playing career.

The Leeds United player has not played for club or country since breaking his leg in late April 2022.

He suffered a femoral fracture in a 4-0 home defeat to Manchester City and underwent surgery.

Former Crusaders hero Dallas has linked up with the Northern Ireland squad during his rehabilitation, but it has been hugely frustrating time for the 32-year-old.

He has played more than 250 games for the West Yorkshire club since joining from Brentford in 2015 while his international caps tally sits on 62.

“I’m doing okay,” said Dallas. “It’s almost two years since the injury but I am doing okay and working towards trying to get back before the end of the season. I’m doing everything I can to do that.”

Earlier this month, Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill shared his concerns about Dallas’ recovery.

“I think there is always a concern. Stuart’s injury is well documented,” said O’Neill.

“He is almost two years out at this point so in the modern era that is a huge chunk of football to miss.

“There’s constant dialogue between Stuart and myself and the medical team.

“His decision will obviously come to a head.”

The Cookstown man made his international debut against Wales in Dublin back in 2011 and as well as wearing the armband he played a key role in the fairytale Euro 2016 journey to France.

He began his career with Coagh United and has also played for Brentford and Northampton Town.

Dallas’ former international team-mate Steven Davis was forced to announce his retirement in January after a long spell out through injury.

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