Derek Lyng handed blow as Kilkenny hurling star sidelined through injury
The O'Loughlin Gaels clubman sustained a serious injury in Kilkenny's draw with Offaly on Sunday
Kilkenny midfielder Jordan Molloy is likely to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a cruciate knee injury in the county's 1-21 to 0-24 stalemate with Offaly in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday.
The O'Loughlin Gaels clubman was spotted leaving O'Connor Park on crutches and isn't expected to return to the playing fields in 2026.
The Noresiders' place in the championship is very much in the balance ahead of two crucial provincial round-robin games over the next two weekends.
Kildare, led by Kilkenny native Brian Dowling, come to UPMC Nowlan Park this Saturday, fighting for their Leinster Championship lives. A week later, Dublin lies in wait in Parnell Park in what could be a shootout for qualification to the All-Ireland series.
However, in a timely boost for Derek Lyng, long-term absentees Adrian Mullen and Harry Shine are nearing a return and could be back in action in the coming weeks as they continue their recovery from injury.