Mikey Johnston has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off with Czech Republic due to a stress fracture to his ankle.<\/p>\n
Johnston’s club West Bromwich Albion confirmed he suffered the injury in last Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Oxford United.<\/p>\n
He sustained the break in the middle of the opening period at the Kassam Stadium before being substituted.<\/p>\n
The Ireland international will see a specialist later this week to receive a full prognosis and discover a timescale for his return. <\/p>\n
It is the latest blow to Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson, who was already without some attacking players for the play-off semi-final. <\/p>\n
Evan Ferguson is almost certain to be out with another ankle problem, while Adam Idah is still recovering from a groin issue and has not played since December.<\/p>\n
Festy Ebosele is suspended for the tie but would be available for a final. <\/p>\n
In better news, Johnny Kenny scored his first Bolton Wanderers goal at the weekend and Chiedozie Ogbene played for Sheffield United Under-21 side yesterday as he searches for minutes after his own hamstring problem.<\/p>\n
Sammie Szmodics could come back into contention.<\/p>\n
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