Italy v Republic of Ireland - World Cup qualifier
Venue:
Stadio San Nicola, Bari
Date:
Wednesday, 1 April
Kick-off:
1950 BST
Coverage:
Score updates on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sport website; Live on RTE
 Aiden McGeady will miss Wednesday's qualifier in Bari
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Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Italy in Bari because of a knee injury.
The 22-year-old Celtic player sustained the injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bulgaria at Croke Park.
Manager Giovanni Trappatoni is also without his other winger, hamstring injury victim Damien Duff.
Wolves striker Andy Keogh is likely to replace McGeady in the starting line-up for Wednesday's Group Eight clash.
Shay Given, Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne sat out training on Monday as a precaution but all three should be available.
Dunne gave the Republic an early lead against Bulgaria in Dublin but the visitors levelled through Kevin Kilbane's own goal with 16 minutes left.
The result leaves the Republic two points behind the Italians after five games.
Italy moved clear at the top thanks to a 2-0 away victory over Montenegro.
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