Clare hurling boss Davy Fitzgerald will have to plan without another key forward for Saturday's clash with Laois.
Cratloe's Conor McGrath is set to miss out on the game through illness, and he joins Tony Kelly, Podge Collins and Jack Browne on the sideline.
Clonlara duo Colm Galvin and Darach Honan are also in a race against time to be fit, with Honan absent since the opening round win over Offaly.
In some good news for Clare, Peter Duggan and Brendan Bugler could return to the starting 15, with Aaron Cunningham and Bobby Duggan also available for selection.
Joint captain, Crusheen's Cian Dillon says they're focused on continuing to improve.
Throw in on Saturday evening in Portlaoise is at 7pm, live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit & Veg Market and Donie O'Keefe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis.
