Evan Ferguson will miss the Republic of Ireland's upcoming World Cup play-off fixtures. The Roma forward sustained an ankle injury during a training session which will keep him out for the remainder of the current season. Medical assessments confirmed the severity of the damage, according to reports from Roma.
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson must now seek an alternative attacking option for the crucial international window. Ferguson moved to the Italian capital on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion during the January transfer window. He had made five appearances for the Serie A club before the injury occurred, per Sky Sports.
The 21-year-old striker has scored 10 goals in 28 appearances for his country since making his international debut. Ireland are scheduled to play their play-off first leg later this month as they attempt to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The loss of the former Brighton player represents a significant blow to the national team's offensive depth, according to The Guardian.
