Key Slovakia midfielder Stanislav Lobotka cleared to face Ireland

The Napoli playmaker has been released from quarantine

Slovakia's Stanislav Lobotka goes up against Wales' Gareth Bale in their Euro 2020 qualifier at the Cardiff City Stadium. Photo: PA

Slovakia will have powerhouse Stanislav Lobotka harnessing their midfield against Ireland on Thursday after the Napoli playmaker was released from quarantine.

Captain Marek Hamšík may be Slovakia’s most famous player but it was his €25m replacement at Napoli who Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has namechecked as integral to their gameplan in the Euro play-off semi-final.