MAN UNITED MIDFIELDER Darron Gibson is a doubt for Ireland’s upcoming playoff games against Estonia, as he takes longer than expected to recover from a foot injury.
Gibson’s potential absence, however, is unlikely to have any effect on Ireland’s starting XI, with Keith Andrews and Glenn Whelan seemingly having established themselves as the first-choice central midfield pairing.
The striker’s recovery represents a timely boost for Trapattoni, who initially seemed to be facing the prospect of having to field a makeshift strike-force of Jonthan Walters and Simon Cox, with Keane and Long both doubtful, and Kevin Doyle suspended for the first game.
Gibson a doubt for Estonia playoff, as Ireland's injury woes continue
MAN UNITED MIDFIELDER Darron Gibson is a doubt for Ireland’s upcoming playoff games against Estonia, as he takes longer than expected to recover from a foot injury.
Gibson’s potential absence, however, is unlikely to have any effect on Ireland’s starting XI, with Keith Andrews and Glenn Whelan seemingly having established themselves as the first-choice central midfield pairing.
It is just the latest injury concern for Trapattoni’s men, with John O’Shea, Shane Long and now Darren O’Dea doubtful, ahead of the all-important fixtures.
Speaking in relation to O’Shea’s injury, his club manager Steve Bruce told reporters:
However, there has been some positive news for Trapattoni’s men of late, with Robbie Keane emerging unscathed from his LA Galaxy return on Saturday.
The striker’s recovery represents a timely boost for Trapattoni, who initially seemed to be facing the prospect of having to field a makeshift strike-force of Jonthan Walters and Simon Cox, with Keane and Long both doubtful, and Kevin Doyle suspended for the first game.
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