Defender Liam Scales and striker Troy Parrott have been ruled out of the two international friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland this week. Celtic defender Liam Scales suffered an injury ahead of the Scottish club's 3-1 win over St. Johnstone and has been ruled out for the two friendlies.Excelsior striker Troy Parrott has missed the last two matches for the club, including this weekend's 1-1 draw against RKC Waalwijk, and will not report for international duty this week.
Liam Scales & Troy Parrott both ruled out of the international friendlies against Belgium & Switzerland
The rest of the squad will report for international duty today as @derrycityfc goalkeeper Brian Maher comes into the group to train this week 💚— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) March 18, 2024
Interim Head Coach John O'Shea has chosen not to call any replacements up so far, with the rest of the squad set to report fit today, while U-21 duo Joe Hodge and Andy Moran will report for the senior squad after the U-21 qualifier against San Marino on Friday. Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher has been invited into the group to train with the goalkeeping unit this week alongside Gavin Bazunu, Caoimhin Kelleher and Mark Travers. Republic of Ireland Squad: Belgium & SwitzerlandGoalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), and Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth)Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Dara O'Shea (Burnley), Jake O'Brien (Lyon), Robbie Brady (Preston North End), and Festy Ebosele (Udinese).Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), and Will Smallbone (Southampton). Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen), Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City), Mark Sykes (Bristol City), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), and Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion). Forwards: Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Celtic), Michael Obafemi (Millwall, on loan from Burnley), Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers), and Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town).Fixtures: International Friends23/03: Ireland vs. Belgium, Aviva Stadium, 5pm26/03: Ireland vs. Switzerland, Aviva Stadium, 7.45
