‘Weren’t aware’ - manager gives fresh injury update on Liverpool man omitted from squad

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has revealed Caoimhin Kelleher is making 'good progress' from his injury.

The goalkeeper hasn't featured for Liverpool this campaign after suffering a setback during the formative stages of pre-season.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp previously expressed his furstration with the Republic and claimed that Kelleher's complaint he suffered on international duty in June wasn't diagnosed properly.

The 23-year-old has been left out of Eire's squad for Nations League games against Scotland and Armenia later this month.

Kenny hasn't spoken to Klopp about the previous issue, though, and insists Kelleher is closing in on a return to action.

What’s been said

Kenny, via the42.com, said: “No, I haven’t spoken to Jurgen Klopp but the medical teams have been in constant contact so that’s been evident,” Kenny said.

“With Caoimhin, if Caoimhin tweaked something in the game against Ukraine it wasn’t evident by his performance. He performed very well and done everything really well. I honestly wasn’t aware of him being injured at that time.

“He trained with Liverpool when he went back for pre-season and got injured, but certainly it was something that we weren’t aware of it. The good thing is he’s making good progress and is back very soon, and should be back for the next camp for sure.”

Adrian has been deputising for Liverpool No.1 Alisson Becker this season.

Youngster Harvey Davies has also appeared on the bench several times.