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New South Wales coach Brad Fittler has confirmed Tom Trbojevic is back in hospital, with the injured Blues star suffering a complication in his recovery from a torn pectoral muscle.
Trbojevic’s Origin campaign was brutally cut short in the third minute of game two when the centre went down in a tackle on Reece Walsh.
He subsequently left the field cradling his arm in discomfort in what was a huge blow for the Blues.
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A line was also drawn through the 2021 Dally M Medal winner’s 2023 season with the Manly Sea Eagles after scans revealed the injury would require surgery.
The injury-plagued superstar has suffered a range of soft tissue injuries throughout his career, including a hamstring injury during this year’s pre-season, however was cleared for Origin duties.
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Fittler revealed on Tuesday morning that Trbojevic had undergone surgery to correct the torn pec but was forced to return to hospital after suffering a setback in his recovery.
“Turbo is now back with an infection in the hospital,” he said.
Manly officials confirmed the 26-year-old had returned to hospital as a precautionary measure.
In a post-game interview, Fittler acknowledged the huge impact Trbojevic’s departure in Origin II had had on the NSW side, with Queensland retaining the State of Origin shield with its 32-6 win.
“He is someone we look to get us points … we had to change a lot of what we were trying to do out there,” he told Nine.
“Obviously, he’s a strike player and a good player. It had a huge impact on the game, but it is what it is.
“He’s had a decent amount of injuries over the past few years … He’s got a torn pec, it’s a good change but he won’t play many more games this year.”
Newcastle Knights young gun Bradman Best will make his debut for the Blues in game three after being named as Trbojevic’s replacement in the centres.
The State of Origin series finale will kick off at Accor Stadium on Wednesday, July 13.
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