Trapattoni relieved by Berbatov absence

Giovanni Trapattoni is relieved Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov will not have the chance to dent the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dreams.

Trapattoni relieved by Berbatov absence
Tue, 24 Mar, 2009 - 19:26

Giovanni Trapattoni is relieved Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov will not have the chance to dent the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dreams.

The 28-year-old Manchester United striker is out of Saturday’s Group Eight qualifier, in which unbeaten Ireland will attempt to secure a fourth win in five attempts, with an ankle injury.

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