Source: SKY_Sports
Trap sends for Stokes
Anthony Stokes has been called into Republic of Ireland's squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Italy.[LNB] The Sunderland striker, who is currently on loan at Crystal Palace, replaces Damien Duff who has been sent home with a hamstring injury.[LNB]Celtic winger Aiden McGeady is also struggling with a foot injury, in a situation that has led to manager Giovanni Trapattoni's decision to strengthen his options.[LNB]The Irish camp are hopeful that McGeady, who has a badly-bruised right foot, will be available, although that will depend on whether he is able to join in training with his team-mates on Friday.[LNB]If he does not make it, the Italian will have to assess his options, and Stokes' arrival will give him more cover.[LNB]Ireland assistant boss Liam Brady said of McGeady: "I think it's more likely that he will play but we won't know until he comes through the training session today.[LNB]"We have kept him out of contact, his foot is still badly bruised. But with bruising, the longer it goes on, the better it gets.[LNB]"The manager will want to see some kind of contact today and comfort when he is kicking the ball.[LNB]"We have got to have fit players out there. We believe he will make Saturday but it's the type of injury that if he doesn't make Saturday, he will make Wednesday."[LNB]
