In a video message on his Twitter account, he said: "Hi everyone. As you already know, everything went well.

"I'm already at home with my family and I would like to thank you all for the support, the messages and the positive energy. Thank you."

Gomes is expected to be sidelined for anywhere between six months and a year given the seriousness of the injury, which left players from both sides visibly upset on the pitch at Goodison Park.

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, who has sent off for conceding the foul which led to Gomes' injury, had his suspension overturned by the Football Association on Tuesday.