Harry Arter is latest Ireland injury concern as Forest comeback lasts just 23 minutes
Harry Arter is the latest injury concern for Stephen Kenny ahead of the World Cup double-header as he lasted just 23 minutes in his comeback game at Nottingham Forest.
Arter has missed the last 14 games for Forest due to a calf injury but manager Chris Hughton hoped that a run-out for their U-23 side could speed up his return to the first team squad.
But Arter was substituted just 23 minutes into the game against Crewe for the Forest's U-23s, who are managed by Andy Reid, and while the club said he was "withdrawn as a precaution following a knock" it's now impossible to see the 31-year-old being fit for international duty.
Arter last featured for the international side in the 1-0 loss at home to Finland in September. Midfielders James McCarthy and James McClean are facing major battles to be fit for the games against Serbia, Luxembourg and Qatar.
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