It's now believed Kieran O'Leary has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.
The Dr. Crokes forward will likely miss the entire Championship campaign after suffering the injury while playing a challenge match in Portugal.
Paul Murphy is out of Sunday's provincial semi-final with Tipp after suffering a shoulder injury.
Meanwhile former Tipp keeper Paul Fitzgerald says Tipp will need all players to perform at their best in Semple Stadium on Sunday if they're to challenge the Munster and All Ireland champions.
Throw-in is at 3.30 and the game will be broadcast live here in Tipp FM in association with O'Donovan Marquees, Birdhill.
