ADAM IDAH HAS undergone knee surgery and will miss Ireland’s Nations League fixtures against Scotland and Armenia.
The Norwich striker injured his knee in February which required an operation. He returned to action during pre-season and scored against Bournemouth last month but the club has confirmed he has since suffered a setback.
Speaking in his pre-Burnley press conference, Norwich boss Dean Smith said the 21-year-old is set for another spell on the sidelines.
“The team news is not too different from the last game, with the only exception being Adam, as his knee is still swelling up. He had to have some exploratory surgery, that will put him out for a number of weeks.”
The news will come as a disappointment to Stephen Kenny, who has given the Corkman all 13 of his senior caps to date.
Ireland take on Scotland in Hampden Park on September 24 and welcome Armenia to the Aviva Stadium on September 27. The squad for those fixtures will be announced next week.
A tad disappointed to see Eddie take the Cuala job. It’s a bit of a handy number really. I can understand his frustrations in Laois but this feels like a cop out. What he wouldn’t bring to a Carlow, Westmeath, Meath etc. It also saddens me to think that Cuala have the big bucks to throw at the big names and Eddie has probably been tempted by the €s.
@Johnny B: Tempted by €s? Is that such a bad thing? If he had taken over a county team with a few bob there would be purists implying he’s a mercenary too. He’s endured a tough time coping with the structures in Laois. Can’t blame him for joining a well run club with good players where he will probably do more for his reputation that spinning his wheels at a Carlie, Westmeath, Meath etc.
@Johnny B: I’m sure there is a bigger picture to look at here. Surely just a stepping stone into the Dublin hurling manager.
@EnKy: I don’t blame him either. Think he’s a real genuine hurling man. It’s just his attributes would be a real asset to a developing county. But you’re probably right = straight into the Dubs from here.
Would like to have seen Eddie in the Clare job. See how far he could actually bring them.
@Billy: would you not give Lohan a chance and try get the players missing this year back into the squad?
Best of luck to them,John was a fablous hurler ,thats some managment set up for a Club.
@Gerry Campbell: What about Ballaghaderreen baby?