Mark McHugh could be about to hand Donegal boss Jim McGuinness a huge boost in his bid for an All-Ireland double.
Mark McHugh is on the mend but will it be soon enough?
The All-Star footballer has been cleared of concussion and could return for the All-Ireland quarter-final against Mayo in Croke Park this Sunday.
The Kilcar player suffered serious injuries in what doctors described as akin to being in a car crash in the Ulster Final with Monaghan.
A burst ear drum, sustained in the collision with Monaghan’s Stephen Gollogly, is not believed to be holding him back.
However the player suffered a five centimetre tear of his quad muscle which remains a concern and he is still walking with a limp.
Donegal’s starting 15 will be confirmed this morning with footballer of the year Karl Lacey also expected to start.
“Mark’s definitely got a chance,” said Donegal selector Rory Gallagher. “The dead leg is the most concerning thing at the minute but he passed the seven to 10 days.”
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