‘I always knew I’d would play for Ireland...this is where I was born’

Even though he is eligible to play for the Irish U19s, U21s, and seniors, it looks very much like we won’t be seeing Michael Obafemi back in a green shirt until the start of next season.

‘I always knew I’d would play for Ireland...this is where I was born’

Even though he is eligible to play for the Irish U19s, U21s, and seniors, it looks very much like we won’t be seeing Michael Obafemi back in a green shirt until the start of next season.

Having suffered a severe recurrence of a hamstring problem in February, it would be only natural if Southampton wanted their 18-year-old striker to give himself until pre-season to make a complete recovery from the injury which has stopped his accelerated progress for club and country in its tracks.

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