Blues forward Sammie Szmodics has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for their June internationals.

Szmodics made his return for Town as a late sub in the final-day game against the club he supports, West Ham United, having been out for three months having undergone ankle surgery.

The 29-year-old, who has previously won 10 full caps, was initially named in the Irish party for the friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg along with teammates Dara O’Shea and Jack Taylor, but the FAI has now announced his withdrawal due to injury along with Everton’s Seamus Coleman.

Meanwhile, former Town academy midfielder Matt Healy has been nominated for the FAI’s Men’s U21 International Player of the Year award.

Healy, 23, was released by the Blues in the summer of 2023 and joined Belgian side Francs Borains before moving on to League of Ireland Shamrock Rovers in January of this year.

Photo: Andrew Surma/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect

SickParrot added 10:57 - May 29 Hopefuly this isn't because of a new injury but just to ensure he is injury free for pre-season training at Playford Rd.
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Cookieboy added 10:58 - May 29 Obviously not fit. Just a sentimental cameo against West Ham
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blueboy1981 added 11:22 - May 29 Injury prone now - had his best time !
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Fermi_Parradox added 12:01 - May 29 I am concerned for my new favourite player after Delap leaves. I think fully fit, in a decent side that can supply chances, he will dominate. But this ankle injury is concerning. It might be that he never gets fully back on it.
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Bazza8564 added 12:33 - May 29 really good news this, it means he can be treated and prepped at Playford road, have a proper pre-season with us. Our season nose dived without him, vey key player for 25-26
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bluebullet29l added 13:16 - May 29 Concerning....very Concerning. This could be a problem
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