Injured Dunne facing layoff as he contemplates Ireland future

Richard Dunne looks certain to miss Ireland’s opening World Cup 2014 qualifier against Kazakhstan on September 7 — presuming, of course, he opts to continue his international career.

Injured Dunne facing layoff as he contemplates Ireland future

Aston Villa yesterday revealed Dunne will be out of action for six to eight weeks with a groin injury he sustained during Ireland’s ill-fated Euro 2012 campaign, a setback Villa suggested was not properly treated at the finals.

A statement on Villa’s website read: “Richard Dunne will also be out of action for six to eight weeks, having undergone a procedure on a groin injury which he sustained and was not dealt with during the European Championship.’’

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