Marek Hamsik expected to make return for Slovakia against Ireland 

Veteran attacker will be serious threat to Stephen Kenny's men

Slovakia's Marek Hamsik is expected to be available for the Euro 2020 play-off clash with Ireland. Picture: AP Photo/Frank Augstein

Slovakia expect to have captain Marek Hamšík back for the crunch Euro play-off against Ireland on October 8.

Covid-19 restrictions prevented the country’s most capped player travelling from China for their Nations League double-header against Czech Republic and Israel in the past week.