The Republic of Ireland squad has been updated ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary, with striker Evan Ferguson ruled out of Thursday’s match against Portugal due to injury.

Ferguson will remain with his club, AS Roma, to continue his rehabilitation with the hope of being available for selection for the second match of the window against Hungary on Sunday. Celtic striker Johnny Kenny has been called into the senior squad to replace him, coming into the group following a period of impressive form for the Scottish Premiership side. 

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes has also been ruled out of both fixtures through injury, with Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath called into the squad as his replacement. 

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s squad will train at the FAI National Training Centre tomorrow as they step up preparations for a huge week, which sees them welcome Portugal to a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 13th, before travelling to Budapest to face Hungary on Sunday, November 16th. 
 

Republic of Ireland Squad – Portugal/Hungary  

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton)  

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Liam Scales (Celtic), John Egan (Hull City), Ryan Manning (Southampton)*, Kevin O'Toole (New York City)  

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion)*, Finn Azaz (Southampton), Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Andrew Moran (LAFC), Jamie McGrath (Hibernian)  

Attackers: Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City FC), Johnny Kenny (Celtic), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United), Festy Ebosele (İstanbul Başakşehir)  

*Suspended for the first match against Portugal.  

Fixtures – FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifying  

13/11 - Republic of Ireland v Portugal, Aviva Stadium. 7.45pm  
16/11 - Hungary v Republic of Ireland, Puskas Arena, 2pm (Irish Time)