Stephen Kenny will bring a somewhat depleted Ireland under-21 squad to Armenia this week in a crucial period for his side's Euro 2021 hopes.
Kenny's side face Armenia in Yerevan and will then rush home for a crucial home tie against Sweden - but Kenny will have to do without many of his lieutenants in Armenia and possibly against the Swedes too.
The squad is without captain Jayson Molumby and full-back Lee O'Connor as the pair serve suspensions against Armenia - with O'Connor also called up to the senior setup.
Troy Parrott and Aaron Connolly too were called up to Mick McCarthy's side, and now Kenny has lost five players from his original squad and has been forced to bring in more reinforcements.
Michael Obafemi, Caomhin Kelleher, Neil Farrugia, Conor Masterson and Trevor Clarke have all been forced out of the Armenia clash at the very least.
But with the unfortunate circumstances comes opportunity as Gavin Bazunu is set to earn his first cap at U21 level in place of Kelleher - while Ross County forward Simon Power, Southampton defender Kameron Ledwidge and West Ham striker Anthony Scully are all given a chance to impress as a result.
Here's everything you need to know about the match:
When is it?
Kick-off is at 12 pm (Irish time) on Thursday 14 November.
Where is it?
The FFA Academy Stadium in Yerevan.
Is it on TV?
Eir Sport will broadcast the game, with coverage kicking off at 11:55 pm on Eir Sport 1.
You can also follow all the action on the Irish Mirror's live blog.
Team news
Republic of Ireland
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Manchester City), Conor Kearns (UCD AFC).
Defenders: Thomas O’Connor (Gillingham, on loan from Southampton), Danny McNamara (Newport County, on loan from Millwall), Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Liam Scales (UCD AFC), Nathan Collins (Stoke City), Corey O’Keefe (Macclesfield Town, on loan from Birmingham City), Kameron Ledwidge (Southampton).
Midfielders : Jason Knight (Derby County), Conor Coventry (West Ham United), Jack Taylor (Barnet), Jack Clarke (Aston Villa), Connor Ronan (DAC Dunajská Streda, on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers), Dan Mandroiu (Bohemians).
Wingers : Zack Elbouzedi (Waterford), Gavin Kilkenny (AFC Bournemouth), Danny Grant (Bohemians), Simon Power (Ross County).
Forwards: Adam Idah (Norwich City), Aidan Keena (Hearts), Anthony Scully (West Ham United).
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