JAMES MCCARTHY MAY have to stay at Everton for the time being as a groin injury threatens to scupper his exit plans.
He was rated as a ‘small doubt’ by Ronald Koeman ahead of today’s victory over Stoke but subsequently was left out of the squad.
Still, the development only fueled the widespread reports linking him with a move away from Goodison Park.
After the game, Koeman told reporters that McCarthy’s injury is more serious than first thought and he may need an operation.
The club will make a decision tomorrow on what the next step will be but he’s certainly a doubt for the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia that takes place in Belgrade on 5 September.
Koeman also said that he does not want to sell the 25-year-old. But, according to some sources, McCarthy is unsure of his future and weighing up options.
He was played at wing-back against West Brom last weekend before being substituted after just 38 minutes and has struggled to feature in his preferred central midfield position.
Celtic have been linked with a loan move for McCarthy while other Premier League clubs would also be interested.
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The cabbage sandwich brigade
Fortunately the cork boys won’t have to sweep up the tin foil after them today
@Gerard Martin: And the Tipp boys wont have to sweep up dirty needles and bottles of Tanora after the potato pie brigade in Thurles yesterday. Win win
Sometimes the 42 comments section really questions my faith in humanity
@Alonso: A cork man insults Tipp and a Tipp man insults Limerick. Bitter much?
@Decko49: Straight over your head there Decko I think bud
Limerick played galway and wexford I challenge games tipp played offaly and Antrim
@Tony Mcgrath: cool sorry brah
Is it just me or does anyone else find the condensed championship in both hurling and football devalued and hollow.
In my opinion whoever wins the All Ireland can’t be considered real champions. The unknown aspect of the last few months has made this a lottery.
I’m a Dubs fan and I include Dublin in this. I think we should have let the players concentrate on club matters or maybe had an extended league and start the championship fresh next year.
@Henry Toye: But isn’t it the same for every county? Every county are facing the unknown. So why can’t the champions be considered real champions?