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Enda Stevens set to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers

Sheffield United defender may undergo surgery on a knee injury

Enda Stevens has been ruled out of action for four to six weeks. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 10:58

Enda Stevens is set to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers next month after Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic said that the club are considering surgery for the fullback on a knee injury.

Stevens missed his side’s Championship opener last weekend and is expected to be out for four to six weeks.

“Enda will still be a few weeks out. We are thinking too about some surgery and at the moment, we still waiting for his comeback,” said Jokanovic.

“We are thinking he can be available with us during the international break or it can be after the international break. We are thinking about 4-6 weeks.”

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Ireland face Portugal away on September 1st, before taking on Azerbaijan and Serbia at the Aviva Stadium on September 4th and 7th respectively.