Evan Ferguson embroiled in club vs country row as manager speaks out on call-up

The striker joined AS Roma on a loan-to-buy deal over the summer, but he has struggled at the club despite enjoying such a promising pre-season. Ferguson is without a goal in 10 appearances for the Italian outfit, prompting internal conversations about whether the loan stint could be cut short.

The 21-year-old will be keen to prove himself in the meantime and justify his spot at the Stadio Olimpico. However, his hopes of doing so appear to have been dealt another blow.

Ferguson sustained an ankle injury just seven minutes into Roma’s clash with Parma last month, which has left him sidelined for the past two matches. But that hasn’t stopped Ireland from naming him in their squad for their upcoming games against Portugal and Hungary.