Callum O’Dowda set to miss upcoming Ireland double-header

Callum O'Dowda and Cristiano Ronaldo

Callum O'Dowda and Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: David Ribeiro (ETPhotos)

The Republic of Ireland squad began their preperations for the upcoming Finland and Greece matches on Monday but defender Callum O'Dowda has been ruled out for the UEFA Nations League matches. 

While O'Dowda played for Cardiff City in the 1-1 draw against Bristol City yesterday, he did not travel to Dublin due to injury and so Ireland will head to Finland and Greece with a 23-man squad.

Caoimhin Kelleher missed Liverpool’s game at the weekend due to illness, enabling former St. Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Vit Jaros to replace the injured Alisson last on in their win over Crystal Palace, the Cork man trained this morning at the FAI National Training Centre. He will travel with the squad to Helsinki tomorrow before the UEFA Nations League fixture against on Thursday, October 10.

Republic of Ireland Squad - Finland & Greece

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City)

Defenders: Festy Ebosele (Watford, on loan from Udinese), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Mark McGuinness (Luton Town), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Liam Scales (Celtic), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen).

Forwards: Adam Idah (Celtic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey McAteer (Leicester City), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar).

UEFA Nations League - Fixtures 

10/10 - Finland v Ireland, Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, 7.45pm (9.45pm local time)



13/10 - Greece v Ireland, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens, 7.45pm (9.45pm local time)

 

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