Shane Duffy
EVERTON defender Shane Duffy is determined to grasp his “second chance” after returning to light training following the freak training ground accident which nearly killed him.
The Republic of Ireland centre-back had to undergo life-saving surgery in May after rupturing the hepatic artery close to his liver following a collision in a practice game.
Duffy lost 3.6 litres of blood, around two-thirds of his supply, and admits he will always be indebted to the Irish medical team who rushed him to hospital.
“I can’t thank them enough,” Duffy said. “I’ve thanked them so many times and I’ll thank them again for being so good at their jobs and saving me. I’m so happy. I appreciate everything they’ve done for me.
“It’s made me realise how important it is now to get a second chance at it. I can’t describe it, that I’m still here. I’m just so happy.
“It’s hard to tell people what it feels like because no-one else knows I nearly died. So I just have to live life now, and don’t take anything for granted.”
