De Burca and Gleeson set for Déise return against Offaly

Waterford Senior Hurling manager sang the praises of substitute Patrick Curran after the Dungarvan clubman came off the bench to score 1-2 to ensure Waterford remain in the hunt for National Hurling League honours after a thrilling win over Dublin at Walsh Park 

After Sunday’s game, Queally said: “He has been positioned around the middle of the field the last couple of years and out around half forward. We’ve put him back inside and he’s reliving his earlier days of playing in there. He really enjoys it. He showed his predatory instincts today.” Injuries continue to concern Queally as Michael Kiely limped off after 25 minutes. “He carried a bit of a knock coming into it, a calf injury, maybe it was a recurrence of that.” 

 Iarlaith Daly withdrew just before the throw in. “He hurt his groin in the warm-up.” His brother Carthach is set for a long lay-off. “Carthach pulled his hamstring two days after the Laois game in a training session. It’s looking like an eight week injury.” 

Tadhg De Burca and Austin Gleeson are due to return on March 22 for the home tie with Offaly. “They’re getting closer. They had a good session this morning. I’d say in the next two weeks, hopefully both of them will see action – without any setbacks.”