SHANE DUFFY believes that Ireland have the ability to overcome Saturday's setback against Armenia, after they lost 1-0 in the opening game of the Nations League.
Ireland play Ukraine tonight at the Aviva and the Brighton defender believes that the group under Stephen Kenny have the spirit to overcome Andriy Shevchenko's team tonight.
“I think with this group we have got is a really special group with players who can bounce back,” said the 30-year-old.
“We have really good characters in there, young and experienced, which come together really well and we talk and are really close.
“That’s good when we have moments like we did on Saturday.
“Like, it wasn’t our night and we didn’t get what we wanted. We’ll bounce back. We’ve stuck together in the camp all week. We’re really excited.
“We’ve got a strong squad to help each other out. That’s what we’re looking to do going forward and tomorrow night.”
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— Irish Mirror Sport (@MirrorSportIE) June 7, 2022
Duffy also believes that the loss against Armenia in Yerevan was not down to tactics, but accepted that it was one of those nights in football
“I think we always want to win at all costs,” he said
“There are different opinions but the feeling I have is that we went out there and everyone gave everything in the game.
“It wasn’t for the lack of effort or trying. It was a night where we didn’t get it right on the night and we have to accept that.
“As the gaffer says we reflected on it and we put it behind us. Now we move on to a big game on Wednesday.”
Match Details
Fixture: Republic of Ireland v Ukraine
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Date: Wednesday, June 8
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Stadium: Aviva Stadium
TV: RTE & Premier Sports
