World Cup qual. - Trio ruled out for Ireland

Eurosport - Tue, 06 Oct 23:17:00 2009

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni ruled Damien Duff, Darron Gibson and Steven Reid out of his plans for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Italy.

FOOTBALL Republic of Ireland Damien Duff - 0

Injuries have accounted for the trio, with Fulham winger Duff (pictured) suffering a calf problem, Gibson sidelined by groin trouble and Reid forced out with an Achilles blow.

Striker Caleb Folan had already been declared unavailable due to a hamstring injury.

The unbeaten Republic take on Group Eight leaders Italy at Croke Park knowing a victory would move them to within one point of top spot, with one round of matches remaining. Italy will secure their place in next year's finals if they avoid defeat.

PA Sport

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  1. come on the bhoys its a big ask but they better do it

    From Ollie, on Wed 7 Oct 2:02PM

  2. Not good news! McGeedy needs to step up and put in a­ performance.

    From the celts, on Wed 7 Oct 1:35PM

  3. Thats just dandy, if only we had another bloke named­ reid to fill in for one of them....

    From buymydrugs1, on Tue 6 Oct 11:47PM
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