Martin O’Neill worry as Shane Long injury doubt for Austria

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill was handed un unwanted headache last night after Shane Long was forced off injured in Southampton’s 1-0 Europa League defeat to Inter.

Martin O’Neill worry as Shane Long injury doubt for Austria

Long appeared to suffer a hamstring injury in the early stages of the second half at the San Siro and was quickly replaced by Charlie Austin.

The seriousness of Long’s injury is not yet known but the striker could be a doubt ahead of Ireland’s vital Euro 2016 qualifier with Austria in Vienna on November 12.

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