Hallgrímsson facing Brady blow after calf injury rules veteran out of World Cup qualifiers

Brady revived his international career under the Icelandic boss but he will have to plan without the left-sided player for the visit of Hungary to Lansdowne Road on September 6 and trip to Armenia four days later.

ON THE SIDELINES: Ireland’s Robbie Brady will miss World Cup duty. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Ireland’s reigning Player of the Year Robbie Brady looks certain to miss next month’s opening World Cup qualifiers after tearing his calf muscle.

Brady revived his international career following the arrival of Heimir Hallgrímsson just over a year ago but the manager will have to plan without the left-sided player for the visit of Hungary to Lansdowne Road on September 6 and trip to Armenia four days later.