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Collins returns, Bazunu out injured and Coleman set for 'hybrid role' in Ireland squad

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side set for decisive Nations League double-header against Austria and Kosovo.

Covered by 3 sources from 2 countries. First reported by Irish Independent ·

How 3 newspapers cover this story

  1. Irish IndependentIrelandFirst report

    Nathan Collins back in the frame but injury keeps Gavin Bazunu out of Ireland’s Nations League squad

  2. TheJournal.ieIreland

    Collins returns, Bazunu out injured and Coleman set for 'hybrid role' in Ireland squad

    Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side set for decisive Nations League double-header against Austria and Kosovo.

  3. BBC NewsUnited Kingdom

    Coleman in 'hybrid role' with Republic of Ireland

    Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says it was "tempting" to include Seamus Coleman in his squad for this month's Nations League matches against Austria and Kosovo despite the defender having not played since June.

Coverage details

3 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: Irish Independent, TheJournal.ie and BBC News. Irish Independent published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was BBC News, one hour later.

Key names in the coverage: Nations League, Ireland, Gavin Bazunu, Heimir Hallgrimsson and Coleman.

By country: Ireland (2), United Kingdom (1).

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