I think that the team selection issues are pretty much the same as they were prior to the Qarabag match even if the tactics and approach that VP wants to adopt are different
The fitness levels of Sean Murray is likely to determine a lot of the issues. If he is fit enough to start the questions are
Central Defence - Two from Hoare, Boyle and Cleary. That's a tough call although Andy Boyle is a probable starter
Left Back - Massey or Jarvis. Either player could get the nod. He may opt for Dane Massey to keep Dean Jarvis fresh as midfield cover
Midfield
- if Sean Murray is not fit enough, McEleney and McGrath could occupy the 8 & 10 positions
- If Sean Murray is fit enough to start, McGrath, McEleney and Mountney will complete for the No10 and right wing position with only Jamie McGrath sure of his place. Is the John Mountney press conference appearance a VP bluff and will he go with McGrath and McEleney?
Predicted Line up
Rogers
Gannon | Hoare | Boyle | Massey
Shields | Murray
Mountney | McGrath | Duffy
Hoban
Likely planned substitutions - McEleney, D Kelly, Jarvis
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