Ireland's shot shyness not just in front of goal as not all squad members vaccinated

Republic of Ireland Manager Stephen Kenny launching Aviva Ireland’s offer for free tickets to the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers for frontline healthcare workers. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Between Ireland’s World Cup plight and some vaccine-hesitant members of his squad, Stephen Kenny’s side could do with an injection in the looming international window.

Logic would dictate, from reviewing the respective squads released yesterday, that Portugal will condemn Ireland to a third straight qualification defeat next Wednesday in Faro, probably with something to spare.