Kevin Cassidy: Cooper’s fitness is key to Kerry hopes

BIG GAME PLAYER…Cooper has often performed brilliantly against Dublin

KEVIN Cassidy has said that Colm Cooper’s availability is key to Kerry’s chances of upsetting Dublin in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

Shoulder ligament damage has disrupted Cooper’s season and he missed the Kingdom’s quarter-final win against Clare.

“Another key factor is the fitness of Colm Cooper,” said Cassidy.

“If Colm is fit and they play him at centre forward then this could put serious pressure on Cian O’Sullivan’s ability to do his normal sweeping role which he does so well.”

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