Mick McCarthy insists starting Aaron Connolly in the Republic of Irelands European Qualifier at Switzerland on Tuesday would Nt be a Danger.
Even the 19-year-old Brighton striker scored twice in their 3-0 win over Tottenham ahead of the worldwide break and won his first cap as he came on on Saturday.
But requested at his pre-match press conference at the Stade de Geneva though it would be a bet to start him against the Swiss, McCarthy said:Well, thats the question, isnt it?
Asking me could I hazard him, theres some suggestion that there is. I dont believe theres.
He has now made his debut. He had a cameo and also did well in it and I believe he is going to be feeling familiar with himself, so no, I do not think it would be a danger whatsoever to begin him.
McCarthy did admit he would not utilize the adolescent as a lone striker, the role Lutons James Collins took in Tbilisi.
I would not want him to be isolated up there, thats for sure, added McCarthy.
They play three at the back and that I think placing Aaron into that, when I decided to do it, putting him on his own would be a big ask I think on his very first full start.
McCarthy was asked concerning his team choice that was possible on several occasions once a journalist asserted that Connolly would begin in Geneva, along with exception was taken by McCarthy.
If you may subtract that out of my tone of voice along with the way I look, then fair play to you, said McCarthy.
I would just drop him you now.
In terms of Switzerland, McCarthy believes that they were the best team against Denmark despite the side claiming a 1-0 win in Copenhagen, in the weekend.
I saw that the game the other night and Switzerland were so fantastic. They had been the best group, he concluded.
[Kasper] Schmeichel made three world-class saves to help keep them in the match.
Denmark needed a goalkeeper who left three world class saves. Denmark then had a player who chose a pass, who is capable of picking this pass, the reason why Real Madrid have been after him, and thats – [Christian] Eriksen.
He saw it is beyond me, and how he executed it is beyond me, even though thats because I am not really as talented as himand the finish was great in [Yussuf] Poulsen, whos a very good player.
This happens in games but Switzerland were far and away the best team
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