Tardelli relieved after ‘scary’ ordeal

THE plight of Shane Duffy dominated all thoughts at the Irish camp in Malahide yesterday as news of the player’s recovery allowed a shocked squad to regain focus on tomorrow evening’s game against Paraguay at the RDS.

“We are happy now because we know his condition has improved,” said Assistant Manager Marco Tardelli.

“It was a big emotion when I met his father because I have a son the same age as Shane. It was very scary and his father was very upset. The players are very sad because Shane is a good boy. I think if it’s possible during this week we (the squad) will go to the hospital to meet him.