St Pat's v Linfield (Tue)
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 David Jeffrey's side have won their opening two games
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Linfield manager David Jeffrey says he has less room for rotation in Tuesday night's Setanta Sports Cup tie against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.
Jim Ervin is out injured, Kris Lindsay is suspended and Tim Mouncey and Tim McCann are long-term injury absentees.
"Out of a squad of 22, we are down to 18 players so I am not sure exactly what we are going to do. The 18 obviously picks itself," said Jeffrey. The Blues have won both their opening Pool matches in the competition. St Pat's, on the other hand, have just one point from their opening two fixtures, having drawn with Glentoran and lost to Derry City, but top the Eircom Premier League.
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Glentoran v Derry City (Tue)
Stephen Kenny misses a number of players through injury
Derry City manager Stephen Kenny says Setanta Cup opponents Glentoran are a team who have "really improved and have a good mix of youth and experience".
"We will go there positively and approach the game in the right manner. We are expecting a tough game but three points would put us in a good position.
"As well as five long-term absentees, Pat McCourt, Mark Farren and Clive Delaney are all out," confirmed Kenny.
Derry have three points and Glentoran one from their opening pool fixtures.
The Candystripes boss confirmed that Aaron Callaghan, David McDaid and Niall McGinn would all feature against the Glens.
"It is a good opportunity for these young players to impress," said Kenny.
Glens boss Alan McDonald left out several of his major players for last week's 3-1 defeat by Linfield, and it remains to be seen how strong a team he will field on Tuesday night.
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