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Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny called for reinforcements after losing Seamus Coleman, John Egan and Harry Arter to injuries ahead of Sunday’s Nations League trip to Wales.
Coleman and Arter missed Thursday’s 3-0 friendly loss to England with hamstring and calf problems respectively, while Egan lasted just 14 minutes at Wembley after suffering a blow to the head in a clash with his teammate Conor Hourihane, and all three have returned. to their clubs.
The team also lost Alan Browne and Callum Robinson to positive tests for coronavirus.
In response, Kenny has called up six players, with Ciaran Clark of Newcastle and Darragh Lenihan of Blackburn arriving to provide defensive options, while U21 star Jason Knight and Josh Cullen of Anderlecht also join the squad.
As noted above, Jack Byrne and Ryan Manning are joining the team for upcoming games.
A statement from the Irish Football Association said: “Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called up four players to face Wales in Cardiff in the UEFA Nations League.”
“Midfielder duo Jason Knight and Josh Cullen have joined the team, as well as defenders Darragh Lenihan and Ciaran Clark, ahead of the UEFA Nations League game against Wales on Sunday 15 November, starting at 5pm: 00 hours.
“Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne and Swansea City’s Ryan Manning have also joined the team before training at Cardiff City Stadium tonight.
“Seamus Coleman, John Egan and Harry Arter have returned to their clubs.”
Ireland faces Wales in Cardiff on Sunday before hosting Bulgaria on Wednesday, still awaiting the first victory of Kenny’s six-match reign.
Forward Aaron Connolly was ruled out of all three games with a hamstring injury earlier this week, while James McCarthy was not involved against England for family reasons.
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