Clare are set to be without another key defender for a large part of the National Hurling League.
Cratloe’s Diarmuid Ryan has been ruled out of the opening rounds after sustaining a foot injury in training.
He joins Conor Cleary on the injury list with the Miltown man continuing his recovery from a shoulder injury.
Clare welcome Kilkenny to Cusack Park for the opening game of their title defence in two weeks time