*Limerick captain Cian Lynch. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill.
FORMER Hurlers of the Year, Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane are set to miss the Munster senior hurling championship showdown between Limerick and Clare.
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Limerick captain Cian Lynch was red-carded by referee James Owens with more than twenty minutes remaining during their 2-22 1-23 defeat to Cork in front of an attendance of 43,369 in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday.
John Kiely’s side were already without Aaron Gillane for the visit Leeside, he picked up a calf injury at Limerick training on Tuesday with management stating that he will also be ruled out for the game against Clare in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg next Sunday.
An appeal may yet be lodged by Limerick GAA to try get Lynch’s suspension rescinded but as it stands the talented midfielder who had an immense opening half against Cork will be suspended for the clash of the neighbours.
Speaking on The Sunday Game, two-time All-Ireland winning Clare captain, Anthony Daly said the loss of the Patrickswell duo is likely to result on more pressure being placed on Brian Lohan’s side to record successive wins.
Clare’s hurlers didn’t train this Sunday with players that didn’t feature in last weekend’s six point win over Waterford given game-time with their clubs in the willwego.com Clare Cup.
“Only Cian Lynch will know if he meant it.”
The Limerick man is shown a red card as Cork move in front
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