Ireland's Max Kovalevskis 'highly unlikely' to play any further part at U17 World Cup

Having been ruled out of Tuesday's nil-all draw with Paraguay, it is now understood the Shamrock Rovers youngster's tournament has been brought to a premature end by FIFA's return-to-play protocols. 

Max Kovalevskis of Republic of Ireland in action against Abubakir Shukurullaev of Uzbekistan. Pic: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland under-17s winger Max Kovalevskis' World Cup looks to be over following the concussion he suffered against Uzbekistan on Saturday. 

Having been ruled out of Tuesday's nil-all draw with Paraguay, which secured Colin O'Brien's side top spot in Group J and a Round of 32 date with Canada, it is now understood the Shamrock Rovers youngster's tournament has been brought to a premature end by FIFA's return-to-play protocols.