Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy doubt for Dublin opener
Thursday 25 April 2019 16:10, UK
Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy is a doubt for Kilkenny's Leinster Championship opener, after picking up a knee injury in action for his club, Glenmore.
All-Star shotstopper Murphy is widely regarded as one of the best in the business, and should he miss out, Brian Cody will have a serious selection headache.
Murphy is awaiting the results of a second scan on his knee.
The Cats already have a number of fitness concerns, with full-backs Conor Delaney and Huw Lawlor, half-back Cillian Buckley and midfielder James Maher among those struggling. However, they will welcome back the Ballyhale Shamrocks contingent, fresh from their All-Ireland club title.
The men in black and amber open their campaign at home to Dublin, live on Sky Sports. Both sides will be eager to get off to a perfect start, with the Leinster Championship believed to be wide open.
The Boys in Blue enjoyed an encouraging league campaign under new manager Mattie Kenny. There is better news on the injury front for the Dubs, as Conal Keaney featured for Ballyboden St Enda's during the club championship, suggesting the veteran forward may play a role in the provincial campaign.
