Captain Seamus Coleman will miss the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming Nations League matches against Finland and England, with injuries also sidelining Shane Duffy and Adam Idah. Wolves’ Matt Doherty makes a return to the squad to fill the gap, joined by Everton’s Jake O’Brien and Southampton’s Ryan Manning as reinforcements.

The Republic’s national team, led by Heimir Hallgrímsson, is gearing up for crucial fixtures, hosting Finland on Thursday before facing England at Wembley on Sunday, November 17. Coleman’s absence, due to a lingering foot injury from September’s match against England, marks a notable setback. Though the 36-year-old returned briefly to Everton’s bench last month, he hasn’t yet appeared in Sean Dyche’s lineup, and his return to the Irish squad has now been reconsidered.

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Doherty’s inclusion brings experience back into the lineup, despite his recent bench time under Hallgrímsson. Manning joins as another full-back choice, while O’Brien steps in for Duffy, strengthening the defense. The Republic of Ireland stands in third place behind Greece and England in League B Group 2, with one victory against Finland marking their sole win after four matches.