Euro 2024 Qualifier: Republic of Ireland vs Gibraltar
The Republic of Ireland will face Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifier on Monday, 19 June at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Stephen Kenny, the Republic of Ireland manager, is determined to get a positive result and remain in charge for the remainder of the campaign.
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Stephen Kenny has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match and has indicated he will make changes to the team. Wigan midfielder James McClean will wear the captain’s armband as he wins his 100th cap.
Pressure Mounts on Stephen Kenny
The pressure has mounted on Stephen Kenny after the 2-1 loss to Greece on Friday. He woke on Sunday morning to reports that he could be replaced following the defeat in Greece, which left the Republic’s hopes of making it to the finals fast receding.
Kenny’s Response
When asked if he expected to be in charge for the remainder of the campaign, Kenny replied “Yes, I definitely do.” He also said “My contract is up to the end of the campaign and whether it’s renewed will depend on how people feel the campaign went overall, but certainly I fully expect to be [Republic manager].”
Kenny also accepted criticism of his team, saying “We’re not perfect, but I really believe in the players. I know people have other viewpoints, but I believe in the players.”
Expectations for Match Against Gibraltar
The Republic have won all four of their matches against Gibraltar by an aggregate score of 14-0 and the group minnows sit bottom of the group. When asked if anything less than victory over a team ranked 152 places below Ireland was unthinkable, Kenny replied: “In terms of European Championship qualification, yes, it is, yes.”
Conclusion
The Republic of Ireland will face Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifier on Monday, 19 June at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Stephen Kenny is determined to get a positive result and remain in charge for the remainder of the campaign. He has no fresh injury concerns and will make changes to the team, with Wigan midfielder James McClean wearing the captain’s armband as he wins his 100th cap. The Republic have won all four of their matches against Gibraltar by an aggregate score of 14-0 and anything less than victory over a team ranked 152 places below Ireland would be unthinkable in terms of European Championship qualification.