Collins a doubt for Republic of Ireland with calf injury
Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins is a doubt for the start of the upcoming Nations League campaign after picking up a calf injury.
Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins is expected to miss the start of the Nations League campaign due to a calf injury sustained during Brentford's 1-1 draw against Sunderland in the Premier League. Keith Andrews, manager of Brentford, confirmed during a press conference that the 40-capped defender will be sidelined until after the international break.
Collins appeared to feel the injury earlier in the game and continued playing through it, displaying his determination as a leader and captain of the team. The Irish national team faces Kosovo in a crucial Group B3 match on Tuesday, September 24, followed by Israel on Thursday, September 27, and Austria at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, October 1.
The final leg of the extended international break features another match against Israel at a neutral venue on Sunday, October 4.
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