Jamaican forward Kavin Bryan has been dealt a huge setback, as a broken leg will see him not only missing the rest of the Vietnamese League but also the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which runs from June 5-25.

The 27-year-old broke his right fibula and dislocated his ankle while representing his club, Song Lam Nghe An, last Saturday.

Bryan's injury was sustained during the second half after having scored the game's lone goal in the opening stanza.

"These doctors in Vietnam said I will spend two to three months in a cast and then rehab after, so I will be out for around six months," Bryan said.

"I am a bit disappointed, seeing that this would have been my first Gold Cup, and I was eager to go and perform and help the team in every way; but everything happens for a reason and I won't question God's work," he added.

surgery

Bryan departed Vietnam on Wednesday to undertake surgery in Singapore. His club will be standing the cost of the surgery, which is unprecedented for them as it relates to an international player. This only goes to show the impact that Bryan has had at the club.

"When I received the invitation to go to the Gold Cup, the coach didn't want me to go; he was telling me to turn it down," Bryan said.

"It was like he was telling me to turn my back on my country, so I told him, 'no, I can't do that". He was saying he can't win the league without me playing, as I am the one who has been bringing the team, but they have to look elsewhere now.

"So after my injury he (the coach) was crying, but I told him, "everything will be OK, we will win". Everybody came to the hospital, president, chairman everybody; even the sponsors of our team," he added.

Bryan has also emerged as a fan favourite, having netted 11 goals in all competitions this season, including five in his last five outings. His goalscoring form has led to his team sitting atop the 14-team league with 35 points to hold a seven-point lead with 11 games remaining in the season.