McCabe may be kept in reserve as Ireland monitor calf issue

Katie McCabe has been nursing a calf problem for a few months, influencing the decision of Ireland manager Carla Ward to keep her on the bench for the April visit to Greece.

NATIONS LEAGUE CLASH: Ireland’s European queen Katie McCabe could be kept in reserve during Ireland’s must-win penultimate Nations League clash in Turkey (6pm, Irish time). Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland’s European queen Katie McCabe could be kept in reserve during Ireland’s must-win penultimate Nations League clash in Turkey (6pm, Irish time).

It’s certain that the captain – fresh from helping Arsenal win the Champions League on Saturday – will win her 97th cap but it could be as a substitute.