Johnny Kenny and Jamie McGrath have been added to the Ireland squad ahead of games with Portugal and Hungary.
Striker Evan Ferguson ruled out of Thursday’s match against Portugal due to injury.
Indeed, Ferguson will remain with his club, AS Roma, to continue his rehabilitation with the hope of being available for selection for the second match of the window against Hungary on Sunday.
Celtic striker Johnny Kenny has been called into the senior squad to replace Ferguson. Kenny comes into the group following a period of impressive form for the Scottish Premiership side.
Whereas, Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes will miss both fixtures through injury. Whereas, Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath called into the squad as his replacement.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s squad will train at the FAI National Training Centre tomorrow as they step up preparations for a huge week.
Ireland welcome Portugal to a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 13th. Then travel to Budapest to face Hungary on Sunday, November 16th.
Republic of Ireland Squad – Portugal/Hungary
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton)
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Liam Scales (Celtic), John Egan (Hull City), Ryan Manning (Southampton)*, Kevin O'Toole (New York City)
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion)*, Finn Azaz (Southampton), Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Andrew Moran (LAFC), Jamie McGrath (Hibernian)
Attackers: Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City FC), Johnny Kenny (Celtic), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United), Festy Ebosele (İstanbul Başakşehir)
*Suspended for the first match against Portugal.
Fixtures – FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifying
13/11 - Republic of Ireland v Portugal, Aviva Stadium. 7.45pm
16/11 - Hungary v Republic of Ireland, Puskas Arena, 2pm (Irish Time)
