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    Agence France Presse
    Oct 8 2011


    Ireland star Keane doubt for Armenia clash
    (AFP)

    DUBLIN - Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane faces a race against
    time to be fit for Tuesday's decisive Euro 2012 qualifier against
    Armenia after being sent for scans on a sore abductor muscle.

    The 31-year-old complained of soreness after returning from Andorra
    during the early hours of Saturday following his side's 2-0 Group B
    victory and the LA Galaxy star was immediately dispatched for checks
    on the problem.

    Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni admits his captain is a doubt to
    start the crunch clash with Armenia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

    A spokesman said: "Following a medical update after training, Giovanni
    Trapattoni has said that Robbie Keane is a strong doubt ahead of
    Tuesday's match against Armenia."

    Keane is Ireland's record scorer with 51 goals and his absence would
    be a major blow as the hosts need a point to ensure they secure a
    play-off berth and could still win the group if Russia suffer a shock
    defeat against Andorra.

    Trapattoni has no other injury problems and his squad was boosted on
    Saturday by the arrival of Stoke forward Jonathan Walters, who was
    forced to miss the Andorra match due to an ankle problem.



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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