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Séamus Coleman comes in to Ireland team as Portugal sit out some key players

Andrew Omobamidele failed to reover from injury in time for Thursday’s match

Séamus Coleman with Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 18:45

Andrew Omobamidele is out of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Portugal on Thursday night after failing to recover from injury in time to start. He is replaced by Séamus Coleman who will line up in a back three alongside Shane Duffy and John Egan.

Matt Doherty looks set to start at right wing-back with Enda Stevens on the opposite side. Josh Cullen and Jeff Hendrick will man the midfield while Jamie McGrath and Chiedozie Ogbene start just behind striker Callum Robinson.

A full stadium is expected at Lansdowne Road for Ireland’s second last qualifier as Stephen Kenny looks to build on last month’s wins over Azerbaijan and Qatar.

For Portugal, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Diogo Jota - all one yellow card away from missing Sunday's last match against Serbia - are left out of the starting lineup while Cristiano Ronaldo starts.

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Ireland: Gavin Bazunu; Séamus Coleman, Shane Duffy, John Egan; Matt Doherty, Josh Cullen, Jeff Hendrick, Enda Stevens; Jamie McGrath, Chiedozie Ogbene; Callum Robinson.

Subs: Caoimhín Kelleher, Mark Travers; Conor Hourihane, Adam Idah, James McClean, James Collins, Alan Browne, Troy Parrott, Jason Knight,Will Keane, Ryan Manning, Callum O'Dowda.

Portugal: Patricio, Semedo, Pepe, Danilo, Dalot; Nunes, Palhinha, Fernandes; Ronaldo, Andre Silva, Guedes.