GEORGIA will employ their top player, the inspirational Kaladze of AC Milan, in a central defensive position tonight at Lansdowne Road in an attempt to frustrate Ireland's quick-fire strikers.

GEORGIA coach Ivo Susak has major worries ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2004 Group 10 qualifier against Ireland with at least five key players missing through injury and suspension.

Georgia 1 Russia 0

The Republic of Ireland could find themselves joint bottom of Euro 2004 qualifying Group 10 if Georgia can overcome Russia in Tbilisi tomorrow.