Robbie Brady will be sidelined for the remainder of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers due to a calf injury.
Robbie Brady, the Republic of Ireland's senior men's international player of the year for last year, will miss the rest of the World Cup qualification campaign following surgery on a calf injury. The injury, which occurred during a pre-season friendly, has kept Brady out of action this season, and unfortunately, it seems he will be sidelined for several months. The decision to operate was made to limit the chance of the calf injury reoccurring. Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom confirmed the news, stating that Brady will miss several months after undergoing surgery. The details of Brady's injury and surgery were kept quiet until a decision was made. Brady's absence is a significant blow for the Republic of Ireland, who made a disappointing start in the World Cup qualification with a draw against Hungary and a defeat to Armenia. The full-back's leadership and skill will be greatly missed during this crucial phase of the qualifiers. Despite being out for an extended period, Brady is supported by his team and management. He is currently on the mend after the surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. However, there is no specific information available about when Brady will be fit to play again. Brady's teammates and fans will be eagerly awaiting news of his recovery and his return to the pitch. In the meantime, they will have to rally together to ensure a strong performance in the remaining qualifiers.