Key duo missing as Shamrock Rovers look to turn tie around

Both Neil Farrugia and Jack Byrne will miss the game as the Hoops look to overcome history if they are to progress to the second round of the Champions League qualifiers

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023 - 07:05

Macdara Ferris, Kopavogur

Shamrock Rovers will be without two keys players as they look to overturn a one goal deficit when they take on Icelandic champions Breidablik. Both Neil Farrugia and Jack Byrne will miss the game as the Hoops look to overcome history if they are to progress to the second round of the Champions League qualifiers. The club have played 47 knockout ties in Europe but have never won a tie having lost one of the legs.

The Hoops had hoped Farrugia would be fit but he has had another injury set back while Byrne will miss the match due to a knee injury he picked up in the first leg in Tallaght Stadium.