Another injury blow for Ireland as Bosun Lawal ruled out for six weeks

Lawal was one of Heimir Hallgrimsson's options to replace the injured Josh Cullen in midfield

After a first season at Stoke which was hindered by injuries, Bosun Lawal had started to show glimpses of his ability for the club. Pic: INPHO/Jim Coughlan

Ireland have been dealt another injury blow ahead of March's World Cup play-off against Czechia. Stoke City manager Mark Robins confirmed on Friday that Bosun Lawal has suffered a "significant" hamstring injury which will keep him out for around six weeks. Ireland face Czechia on March 26. 

The versatile 22-year-old Lawal, who can operate in defence and midfield, was one of Heimir Hallgrimsson's options to replace Josh Cullen. The Burnley midfielder sustained a season-ending ACL injury in late December.