O'Brien concern for Ireland

Joey O’Brien was expected to leave the Republic of Ireland squad on Sunday after undergoing a scan on a hamstring injury.

Sun, 17 Nov, 2013 - 11:01

Joey O’Brien was expected to leave the Republic of Ireland squad on Sunday after undergoing a scan on a hamstring injury.

The West Ham defender was sent for tests on Saturday after reporting a problem during the warm-up ahead of the previous night’s 3-0 friendly victory over Latvia.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Poland Person: O'Brien Person: Joey O’Brien Person: Andy Reid Person: Sean St Ledger Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Republic of Ireland Organisation: West Ham Organisation: Latvia Organisation: Nottingham Forest

$<p>The forward has been out with a groin injury since September and his return to action was delayed when he fractured a toe in a freak domestic accident last week.</p>$