GLENN WHELAN HAS been ruled out of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Austria, with Hull midfielder Stephen Quinn being called up in his place.
Whelan had earlier been described as doubtful for the game, along with Shane Long and Jon Walters, after suffering a hamstring injury, and his absence has since been confirmed by the FAI this evening.
The Stoke player also came under heavy criticism following Ireland’s loss to Sweden last night, with RTÉ analyst Eamon Dunphy remarking: “He can’t run, he can’t pass, he can’t tackle.”
27-year-old Quinn already has two Ireland caps under his belt, but has struggled with injuries since the start of the Premier League season and has consequently only featured once off the bench for Hull.
Walters, meanwhile, will have a scan on an ankle injury today, and is set to sit out training tomorrow as a precautionary measure, however he is expected to be fit for Tuesday’s game.
Friends of mine recently got a taxi back to the airport from Anfield after a game. When they went to pay taxi driver said they could put it towards Sean’s rehab fund. Great gesture
Mighty to hear
Brilliant to see! Poor man just wanted to watch his team! Hope his rehabilitation is going well for him. Hopefully he gets to the merseyside next month too.
Very brave women, very brave family. I’m not the greatest fan of soccer but Liverpool FC seem to reach out to their fans in crisis.
@Aonghus OReilly: liverpool have always had a huge connection with its fans you can’t deny that
Super stuff Sean YNWA
I’d be no fan of Liverpool but great to see this .
Best wishes enjoy the game Sean . YNWA
Good man Séan , nice to see you smiling again.YNWA
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