Mayo's Cillian O'Connor has sustained Achilles tendon injury - statement

Mayo's prolific scorer Cillian O'Connor has sustained an Achilles tendon injury, it has been confirmed.

It's a major blow for the county ahead of the 2021 championship series.

A statement issued by Mayo County Board this afternoon explained: "Following last Sunday's NFL game versus Clare GAA, all injured players received further assessment with the Mayo medical team.

"Cillian O’Connor sustained an Achilles tendon injury that will require a procedure this week.

"We wish him well and look forward to seeing him on the playing field again as soon as possible."

It is unclear at this point how long he will be out of action but with a condensed season, it seems unlikely that O'Connor will see more inter-county action this year.

Mayo's championship campaign commences on Saturday week (June 26) when they get the defence of their Connaught title under way against Sligo in Markievicz Park.