Donegal manager Paddy Carr has revealed that team captain Paddy McBrearty will miss the rest of the Allianz Football League campaign as he is set to undergo surgery.

McBrearty suffered a torn hamstring in the Tir Chonaill men’s loss to Tyrone a fortnight ago and, as a result, missed today’s eight-point defeat at the hands of Monaghan.

Speaking after the game in Clones, Carr said that the Kilcar forward will require surgery on the injury but insisted that his season is not over.

"The injury is serious enough and will necessitate surgery," he is quoted saying by BBC Sport NI.

"He is going to be out now for the foreseeable future.

"We're looking at a championship return. His season has not ended, and we have got the best medical advice there now.

"It's a blow. Paddy is a leader. What can you do? Lots of other teams have marquee players out too."

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