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Ferguson Ruled Out for Portugal, Kenny Called Up
Evan Ferguson, who scored three of Ireland's four World Cup qualifying goals, is sidelined with an ankle injury; Johnny Kenny replaces him after scoring four goals in four games.
- On November 10, 2025, Evan Ferguson was ruled out of Republic of Ireland v Portugal, with Johnny Kenny called into the senior squad as his replacement.
- Following the assessment, Ferguson will stay in Rome to recover after suffering an ankle injury in Roma's 2-1 Serie A victory over Parma on 29 October, hoping to be fit for Sunday.
- Johnny Kenny has hit form, scoring four goals in four games since Martin O'Neill became Celtic interim manager, including the opener in Celtic's 4-0 home win over Kilmarnock.
- The squad will train at the FAI National Training Centre on Monday as Hallgrímsson confirmed Mark Sykes is ruled out and Jamie McGrath has been drafted in.
- Ireland head into the final two fixtures needing at least four points, while a Hungary win in Armenia on Thursday would require at least a point against Portugal to keep hopes alive.
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