Shay's presence is Undeniable
The Republic of Ireland's goalkeeper, Shay Given, is expected to start in the team's Euro 2012 opener against Croatia on Sunday, despite missing training on Tuesday due to precautionary niggles in his knee and calf.
According to Republic of Ireland goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly, the absence of Shay Given from training was a precautionary measure, and his participation in the Euro 2012 opener is not in doubt. Kelly expressed confidence that Given will play in the opener, suggesting that wild horses could not prevent it.
This precautionary concern is not a significant injury that would rule Given out long-term. In fact, during Euro 2012, Given was part of the Republic of Ireland squad but did not start in the opening match against Croatia due to a calf injury. Given returned to play later in the tournament after recovering.
Meanwhile, Aiden McGeady, a player for Spartak Moscow, believes a more relaxed training approach could be beneficial for the Republic of Ireland team in Euro 2012. This relaxed approach is being adopted by the team, with Given and McGeady being given a day off due to fatigue after their friendly against Hungary on Monday.
The Euro 2012 opener for the Republic of Ireland is still scheduled for Sunday against Croatia, despite the rest day for Given and McGeady. Alan Kelly, the goalkeeping coach, stated that Given is fit and ready for the match.
Shay Given plays for Aston Villa in the English Premier League. His experience and skill in goalkeeping are crucial for the Republic of Ireland, and fans are eagerly anticipating his performance in the Euro 2012 opener.
The Euro 2012 opener against Croatia promises to be an exciting match, with both teams eager to make a strong start in the tournament. The Republic of Ireland team is determined to put up a good fight, and with Shay Given between the posts, they have a strong chance of doing so.
Shay Given, the goalkeeper for Aston Villa in the English Premier League, is anticipated to participate in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 opener against Croatia on Sunday, despite missing training due to precautionary niggles in his knee and calf. Given's potential absence from training was a precautionary measure, as he was part of the Republic of Ireland squad during Euro 2012 but did not start in the opening match against Croatia due to a calf injury.
