Boro's new signing Alex Baptiste has surgery on double leg break

Alex Baptiste spent last season on loan at Blackburn

Alex Baptiste has undergone surgery after suffering a double fracture of his leg while making his debut for Middlesbrough.

Baptiste, who joined Boro last Monday from fellow-Championship side Bolton, was injured just 22 minutes into the match at York City last Saturday.

The 29-year-old defender suffered the injury during a 50/50 challenge with a York player listed on the team-sheet as ‘Trialist A’.

Baptiste initially tried to make it to his feet but fell to the ground and received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off.

He is expected to be out of action for several months.