IRISH STRIKER ADAM Idah won’t play again this season.

A knee injury ruled Idah out of Norwich City’s defeat to Premier League champions Manchester City last weekend.

Ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Liverpool, Norwich boss Dean Smith revealed this morning that the 21-year-old has undergone surgery on a meniscus issue. 

“Adam will be out for the season, so that’s a big blow for us,” said Smith, whose side are four points adrift of 17th-placed Newcastle United as they bid to stave off relegation.

The news is an untimely setback for Idah, who has featured prominently for his club since Smith succeeded Daniel Farke as manager in November.

After scoring his first Premier League goal in a win over Everton last month, he then registered assists in a victory against Watford and a draw with Crystal Palace.

Idah’s injury will also come as a disappointment to Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, who has given the Corkman all 13 of his senior caps to date.

Ireland are scheduled to play friendlies at home to Belgium and Lithuania next month, before the Uefa Nations League campaign begins with games against Ukraine, Armenia and Scotland to be played over eight days in June.

Dean Smith also provided an update today on Andrew Omobamidele, Idah’s compatriot and club colleague, who’s been out since early December owing to a stress fracture in his back.

The 19-year-old centre-back is not yet ready to return to action as he requires another consultation with a specialist. 

Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss the prospect of South Africa replacing Italy in the Six Nations and reflect on Ireland’s performance in Paris, before looking ahead to the URC action this weekend.

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