The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879 this Sunday.
Given was thought to be a doubt for the Republic of Ireland’s first fixture of the European Championships when he was seen training separately from the team. The 36-year-old underwent a light work-out at the Municipal Stadium in Gdynia, away from the rest
of the players.
The Aston Villa stopper has had knee and calf injuries along with blistered feet after playing just the first 45 minutes against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hungary-c2920 in the international friendly. Since the end of the English Premier League, Given has not had too many opportunities
to play competitive football.
However, Tardelli confirmed that the goalkeeper was fit for the opening clash against Croatia over the weekend, even though he had taken it easy in training. According to the assistant manager, Given would be fully fit for the opening fixture of the European
Championships.
Tardelli said in an interview:
“Today Shay rested because he knows his body. I think he is ready to play. Everything is good. He decides to work sometimes yes and sometimes no because he knows.”
It is important for the Republic of Ireland team to have Given start the match since he is the most-capped and experienced player out of the lot. Tardelli was certain the manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giovanni-c14985 Trapattoni would make the right decision when it came to squad selection.
Tardelli also revealed that Trapattoni was alone responsible for team selection and he had decided to start with Given. He revealed:
“We decide sometimes if it is better to do training or not, and we had a feeling that it was better to stay off. All the decisions depend on the boss. The players need to recover after a tough season, but every day we will have training in the morning
until the match.”
Tardelli continued:
“Giovanni Trapattoni said it is his duty to change if the team is not good, but I think they played well against Hungary.
They also played well against Bosnia and against the selection in Tuscany. We are fit.”
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