Darragh Lenihan to miss World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, club manager says

Darragh Lenihan of Republic of Ireland prior a UEFA Nations League match last year. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland international defender Darragh Lenihan has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.

Lenihan damaged his groin playing for Blackburn Rovers against Hull City last weekend and has had to seek specialist advice.