"Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is "positive" Evan Ferguson will be fit in time to face Portugal in next Thursday's huge World Cup qualifier at Lansdowne Road."
"The striker was included in the Ireland manager's 25-man squad this morning ahead of the final two qualifiers, despite concerns over an ankle injury as he was forced off after just seven minutes in a Serie A game for Roma last week."
Evan Ferguson was named in Ireland's 25-man squad for the final two World Cup qualifiers. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson expressed positivity that Ferguson will recover in time to face Portugal next Thursday at Lansdowne Road. Ferguson sustained an ankle injury and was substituted after seven minutes during a Serie A match for Roma last week. Despite concerns about the injury, the Ireland management included him in the squad while monitoring his fitness ahead of the decisive qualifier. The Portugal match represents a crucial fixture in the qualification campaign and team selection reflects belief in Ferguson's potential availability.
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