Northern Ireland forward Kyle Lafferty's groin injury 'not serious'

Slovakia's Vladimir Weiss (L) and Northern Ireland's Kyle Lafferty (R) vie for a ball during the a UEFA EURO 2016 friendly football match between Slovakia and Northern Ireland in Trnava, on June 4, 2016
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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reportedly claims that Kyle Lafferty's groin injury is 'not serious'.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has calmed concerns over Kyle Lafferty's groin injury ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against Poland this Sunday.

The Norwich City striker limped out of training on Tuesday morning and sought immediate treatment.

It is believed that the 28-year-old overstretched while trying to reach a loose ball, but O'Neill has insisted that the problem is not serious.

"He's fine, it was precautionary," O'Neill told reporters. "There are no major concerns there. It was a little twist but on examination we don't expect any issues at all."

After facing Poland on June 12, the team will take on remaining Group C contenders Ukraine and world champions Germany.

Kyle Lafferty (R) of Northern Ireland and Richard Guzmics (L) of Hungary in action during the Euro 2016 Group F qualifying match at Windsor Park on September 7, 2015 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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