John Kiely has allayed concerns about Cian Lynch's fitness ahead of Sunday week's All-Ireland SHC final, saying he is 'flying it'.

The Limerick captain and two-time Hurler of the Year was restricted to a cameo role in last Sunday's dramatic semi-final win over Clare due to injury, but is expected to return to the starting line-up against Galway. 

“Ciano is flying it. He’s perfect. The fact that he got through Sunday was very reassuring. We’re all good,” the Limerick manager said at this week's All-Ireland final press event at the Woodlands House Hotel.

“He had a sprain and the window was tight. It’s so competitive at the moment within the group, you’re trying to balance the starting and the finishing. What does the start look like? What does the finish look like? We gave him the job to finish it. 

“He did very well. I’m delighted with the impact. The other four guys who came on with him, the impact was again very, very solid. 

“He’s the captain and he has to lead by example. For the captain to take that role on is great.”

Kiely is reporting no other injuries ahead of the big Croke Park decider.

 

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