Declan Bonner claimed Donegal might not be able to field a team next Sunday if they make the semi-finals of the Dr McKenna Cup following the 1-12 to 0-14 win over Monaghan today. They talk about player welfare and burnout, these are lads are in the first week of January playing competitive matches. If they’re playing inter-county, they’re going to be playing at third level. We know if we get over Wednesday night, we won’t have those guys because they’re playing Sigerson next weekend and that’s it.”Bonner will not force his more experienced players back into action prematurely. “You can’t force those guys back in, they’re on a planned schedule to return and you’re at risk of picking up injuries,” Bonner said.

Source: Irish Examiner January 05, 2020 20:15 UTC