Cooper a major injury worry for Kerry

COLM COOPER is regarded as a doubtful starter for Kerry in next Sunday's all-ticket Allianz National Football League final against Galway in Croke Park (3.40pm).

And, the speculation is that the management will not pick Declan O'Sullivan, who was forced off with a hamstring injury in the semi-final against Limerick, for fear of aggravating it. With Darragh Ó Sé ruled out through suspension, the midfield pairing is another decision confronting the management.

Cooper is reported to be troubled by a recurrence of the groin injury which necessitated surgery last year, and as a consequence, didn't train with the squad on Friday night.