Conor Hourihane: Covid chaos has added to Ireland gloom

The Republic of Ireland midfielder will likely play a key role for the side when they take on Bulgaria in a crucial Nations League game in Dublin tomorrow

Ireland's Conor Hourihane dejected after the loss to Wales. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Conor Hourihane admits the ongoing loss of players to Covid-19 has been playing on his mind as Stephen Kenny’s patchwork squad prepares for tonight’s Nations League Group B relegation decider against Bulgaria in Dublin.

Matt Doherty and James McClean became the latest players to test positive for the virus earlier this week.