Collins calf injury clouds Ireland's Nations League start

Ireland's captain is facing a spell out after limping off in Brentford's weekend draw.

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What happened. Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins picked up a calf injury in Brentford's 1-1 draw with Sunderland and is a doubt for the start of the Nations League. Bees boss Keith Andrews confirmed the centre-back will not feature before the international break.

• Collins was forced off during Brentford's Premier League draw against Sunderland last weekend.
• Andrews said Collins felt the injury earlier in the game but tried to play through it.
• Ireland open their Group B3 campaign away to Kosovo on 24 September.

“No, he won't be involved this side of the international break. Unfortunately, he's picked up a calf injury.”

— Keith Andrews

Ireland may have to start their Nations League group without their captain, with Kosovo up first on 24 September.

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