Disrupting Model fluidity key to Limerick success

The tactical battles that will decide the games in Thurles

1. Limerick must ensure they start well and shut Wexford down early on, thus depriving them of a dangerous early confidence.

Seamus Hickey should man-mark Liam Óg McGovern while operating with three in midfield would also help the Shannonsiders’ cause. James Ryan is excellent at sweeping back and then linking the play. He could drop deep, playing more or less as a double centre-back, offering cover to the full-back line but with a licence to carry the ball forward when required.