Higgins now has players to fill the gaps at Derry

City skipper Patrick McEleney’s return to full fitness a boost to Ruaidhri Higgins.

Derry City welcome Cork City to the Brandywell on Friday night for their first home Premier Division game of the season.

The Candystrips will bid to build on their opening night draw with St Pats in Inchicore.

The Leesiders lost at home to Bohemians last week but Ruaidhri Higgins is expecting a stiff test from Colin Healy’s side.

Derry boss Higgins has been giving an update on his injured party to Kevin McLaughlin:

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