LEANNE KIERNAN HAS been ruled out of Ireland’s Nations League clash against Slovenia with a calf injury.
The Liverpool striker was unavailable for Friday’s 1-0 win over Türkiye after suffering the setback, but stayed in camp to undergo further assessment ahead of tomorrow’s game in Koper.
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The FAI confirmed Kiernan’s release in a squad update this morning, with no replacement called up.
“Leanne Kiernan has left camp due to a calf injury,” a post on X read. “Get well soon, Leanne.”
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Leanne Kiernan has left camp due to a calf injury.
Megan Campbell was another injury doubt, having suffered a “niggle” against Türkiye, but the London City Lionesses defender appears to be available.
Carla Ward told RTÉ five players did not train yesterday. The new head coach is on the hunt for her second win at the helm against Slovenia tomorrow [KO 5pm, live on RTÉ 2]. Slovenia also opened their campaign with victory on Friday, coming from behind to win 2-1 in Greece.
“Slovenia are a top side,” Ward told RTÉ’s Tony O’Donoghue at Stadion Bonifika this morning. “Their age groups are showing that, every single age group is improving in their rankings. The first team are no different. They’re a good side, they’ve got players with Champions League experience.
“But if I’m honest I think this type of game will be better than the game against Turkey. Why? Because you’ve got two teams who want to play football. There will be spaces that open up which naturally makes for a better game. It’ll be a very different game but it will be a tough game because they’ve got an abundance of quality.”
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Leanne Kiernan ruled out of Ireland's clash with Slovenia
LEANNE KIERNAN HAS been ruled out of Ireland’s Nations League clash against Slovenia with a calf injury.
The Liverpool striker was unavailable for Friday’s 1-0 win over Türkiye after suffering the setback, but stayed in camp to undergo further assessment ahead of tomorrow’s game in Koper.
The FAI confirmed Kiernan’s release in a squad update this morning, with no replacement called up.
“Leanne Kiernan has left camp due to a calf injury,” a post on X read. “Get well soon, Leanne.”
Megan Campbell was another injury doubt, having suffered a “niggle” against Türkiye, but the London City Lionesses defender appears to be available.
Carla Ward told RTÉ five players did not train yesterday. The new head coach is on the hunt for her second win at the helm against Slovenia tomorrow [KO 5pm, live on RTÉ 2]. Slovenia also opened their campaign with victory on Friday, coming from behind to win 2-1 in Greece.
“Slovenia are a top side,” Ward told RTÉ’s Tony O’Donoghue at Stadion Bonifika this morning. “Their age groups are showing that, every single age group is improving in their rankings. The first team are no different. They’re a good side, they’ve got players with Champions League experience.
“But if I’m honest I think this type of game will be better than the game against Turkey. Why? Because you’ve got two teams who want to play football. There will be spaces that open up which naturally makes for a better game. It’ll be a very different game but it will be a tough game because they’ve got an abundance of quality.”
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