O’Neill to experiment as Suarez ruled out of Aviva game

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Ireland manager Martin O’Neill says he may experiment with his formation in this Thursday friendly with Mexico in New Jersey.

Several regulars will miss the game however James Mc Lean will travel and is expected to win his 50th cap and skipper the side.

Meanwhile, Luis Suarez has been ruled out of Uruguay’s friendly with the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

The Barcelona forward won’t be risked as he is nursing a hamstring injury.

Edinson Cavani – scorer of 49 goals for PSG this season – is among the the 30-man travelling party for their friendlies with Ireland and Italy.