MICHAEL OBAFEMI WONโT play any part in Irelandโs Nations League clash with Ukraine this evening.
Boss Stephen Kenny had already admitted the Swansea City striker was a major doubt after limping off with a groin injury following his brilliant performance in the 3-0 win over Scotland on Saturday.
The 21-year-old set up Troy Parrott for Irelandโs second goal with a deft ball over the top before smashing home a sensational third from almost 30 yards.
However, Obafemi has been unable to shake off what he described as โa niggleโ and he was not on the squad list submitted to Uefa this morning.
Centre back Jimmy Dunne, called up as a precaution because of Shane Duffyโs suspension and absence of John Egan, has also been omitted, while Festy Ebosele has been included having been left out of the matchday squad at the weekend.
Ireland face Ukraine in the Polish city of ลรณdลบ for final encounter of this four-fixture window with kick off at 7.45pm.
I would like to see what Festy brings to the table