Doherty was substituted at half-time in the Republic's World Cup qualifier defeat by Luxembourg on Saturday. Stevens, who started at left wing-back with Doherty on the right, was assessed post-match after playing 90 minutes. Qatar go into Tuesday's game in better form than the Republic after beating Luxembourg and Azerbaijan in their first two friendlies. Republic of Ireland squadGoalkeepers: Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Gavin Bazunu (Rochdale, on loan from Manchester City), Kieran O'Hara (Burton Albion). Strikers: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Shane Long (AFC Bournemouth, on loan from Southampton), James Collins (Luton Town), Troy Parrott (Ipswich Town, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur).

Source: BBC March 29, 2021 11:03 UTC