Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland's World Cup play-off

The 21-year-old striker is set to undergo ankle surgery next week

Evan Ferguson will miss Ireland's World Cup play-off against Cezechia later this month. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Evan Ferguson will miss the remainder of the season, and so Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia on March 26, after it was decided he will undergo ankle surgery next week. 

Corriere dello Sport reported that the Irish striker is in Brighton where he had a medical consultation for a persistent ankle problem. It was decided surgery was needed, ending his season, and virtually bringing his time with Roma to an end.