Evan Ferguson expected to be fit for Portugal clash

Doubts surfaced about Ferguson's availability when AS Roma reported an ankle injury kept him out of Sunday’s win over Fiorentina.

The results of a scan undertaken over the weekend indicate Evan Ferguson will be recovered in time. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Evan Ferguson is expected to be fit to feature on Saturday as Ireland attempt to revive their World Cup campaign against top seeds Portugal at José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon (7.45pm).

Doubts surfaced about the striker’s availability for the double-header, that includes a rematch against Armenia in Dublin on Tuesday week, when AS Roma reported an ankle injury kept him out of Sunday’s win over Fiorentina.