Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni will not freeze out Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy.
The 20-year-old pulled out of the squad to protect an ankle injury but Trapattoni claimed earlier in the week the player had made no contact to explain his absence.
Trapattoni's assistant coach Marco Tardelli attempted to clarify the situation on Wednesday but, in a fractious press conference, he achieved little of the sort with some unclear statements.
The Italian said: "Every player has a future in the Irish team. Why not? The problem with James McCarthy was that the message was never answered.
"I don't know if there is an injury or not - I believe he is injured.
"He is a young player and he wants to come here to play, but maybe he is injured. We believe him. Giovanni never doubted there was an injury.
"It is not that they didn't believe it but the scan we received didn't give a clear sign of a bad injury.
"He could have come, been assessed and then gone back to his club."
