There are fresh concerns for Davy Fitzgerald ahead of Sundays clash with Kilkenny, as Clare FM understands Tony Kelly and Darach Honan have both been suffering with illness this week.
Neither have trained since last Sundays defeat in Nowlan Park, with joint captain Cian Dillon also doubtful because of illness.
Paul Flanagan has been ruled out through injury, while there will be late fitness tests for Conor McGrath, Colm Galvin and Pat O'Connor.
Brendan Bugler is currently serving a suspension after being sent off against Dublin
Clare senior hurling selector Michael Browne says this Sundays league relegation showdown will be played at championship pace.
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Elsewhere Joe Canning has been named at centre forward for Galway ahead of Sundays Allianz league quarter final with Waterford in Walsh park.
Padraig Brehony , Cyril Donnellan, David Burke, Niall Healy and Connor Cooney remain out injured while Daithi Burke hasn't returned after winning an All Ireland club football title with Corofin.
