The contingent of Tyrone players affected by Covid-19 have returned to training "in different stages of integration" ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Kerry at Croke Park, according to their manager Brian Dooher.

The last-four clash was originally set to take place on August 15 but was pushed back by two weeks as a result of positive Covid-19 cases within the Ulster champions' camp.

The Red Hands will be keeping their fingers crossed that they will have a full squad to choose from. 

"There are all back now and in different stages of integration back into full training," Dooher told BBC Sport.

"I wouldn't say everyone is back 100% yet but they are on that pathway.

"We'll give everybody the best opportunity we can to see where they are.

"We're hoping to have most people available to us but at this stage it's a bit early to call that."

The former All-Ireland winning captain has no doubt that his side are underdogs heading to GAA HQ this weekend.

"We are underdogs there's no doubt about that," he added.

"Kerry are favourites for the All-Ireland and they were favourites before Dublin were even put out of the championship."

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