The Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday’s match against Kosovo before discussing how to approach their contentious fixture against Israel on Sunday, Dara O’Shea has said.
O’Shea indicated that the team would focus first on the Kosovo game before addressing the issues surrounding the Israel match. He said the matter could not simply be brushed aside, suggesting that the squad recognised the significance of the fixture.
The defender did not set out what approach the players might take or indicate whether any decision had already been made. The squad’s discussion is expected to take place after the Kosovo match, with the Israel fixture scheduled for Sunday.
The latest position is therefore that the Republic of Ireland players will deal with the immediate challenge against Kosovo before considering their response to the Israel game. No further details about the squad’s plans were provided.
