Donegal won their first game in the National League last weekend with an impressive performance against Dublin, but Michael Murphy was not on the panel.
The former county captain had came out of retirement to re-join his old manager Jim McGuinness, much to the excitement of Donegal fans.
There was even talk that the 2012 All-Ireland winner could be playing in nets as a fly goalkeeper, but we are yet to see him back in action in any capacity.
Reports have suggested that the flying forward had picked up a hamstring injury, however speaking to Donegal Live after the game, McGuinness said that he is fit, and that they are just being "careful" with him.
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“Michael is great, he’s in good shape and he’s enjoying it. We just want to be careful with him.
"We want to be careful with Eoghan McGettigan as well, Odhran McFadden Ferry and Eoin McHugh.
“Eoin did come on there in the last quarter but he’s that little bit further down the line as playing midfield for Kilcar last term really benefited him."
The new rules have caused some debate around the intensity and strain that it puts on players, as both McGuinness and Dessie Farrell spoke about after the game.
The two county managers suggested that a sixth substitute should be introduced to help take the load of players.
“I actually feel for Dublin there tonight, they lost three players to hamstrings.
"Even ourselves, Peadar Mogan is one of our fittest players but he was really struggling in the last 15 minutes.
“These lads are putting their lives on hold, the sacrifices are huge and if the demands are just too much you need a release valve.
“Taking all that into account, I think there definitely should be the flexibility for another sub. I do feel that’s one thing that could be looked at."
Next week is supposed to be a break for the national league, but Donegal will play Kerry on Saturday, as the game was originally postponed due to the storm.
Donegal fans, and neutrals, will be hoping to see Murphy line out and play some part in the game agains The Kingdom.
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