‘It’s not good news’ – Midfield blow for Ireland as Will Smallbone faces lengthy spell on sidelines

Will Smallbone in action against Armenia

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s midfield options for the November World Cup games against Portugal and Hungary will be even more limited as Millwall have confirmed that Will Smallbone will be out for a matter of months.

While Josh Cullen will be back from suspension for the first of that double header, at home to Portugal, there is another disciplinary issue as Jayson Molumby – who had only just won back his place in the squad after being omitted for the September camp – is suspended.

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