Bardsley (groin) is in serious doubt to play with Scotland during Friday's match in the 2016 Euro Championship qualifier against Ireland, the Independent reports.

The 29-year-old suffered his groin injury during a club match against Tottenham this past Sunday. As a result, he will likely have a late fitness test ahead of the Nov. 22 match against Burnley when he rejoins Stoke City.

Bardsley is eligible for Sunday's match against Tottenham after serving his red-card suspension.

Bardsley was replaced in the starting XI by American Geoff Cameron, who certainly played well enough to maintain the spot.

Bardsley was unable to train with the full squad Thursday, leaving him questionable to play Saturday against Manchester City.

With Geoff Cameron sidelined with a groin strain, Bardley's fitness becomes even more important for a Stoke side set to face one of the best attacks in the Premier League.

Bardsley was named Stoke's starting right-back for their season opening loss to Aston Villa last Saturday.

Bardsley earned a starting defensive position in wake of regular Geoff Cameron still rebuilding his fitness following this summer's World Cup. However, with Cameron's situation at the club currently somewhat uncertain, Bardsley's fantasy stock largely hinges on whether Cameron remains a Potter at the end of this month. If so, Bardsley will likely be a reserve, but if Cameron is sold elsewhere, the right-back position could become Bardsley's to lose.

Bardsley agreed to a three-year contract with Stoke City on Thursday, the club's official web site reports.

Bardsley is the first summer signing for Stoke, although he cannot officially join until July 1. He was a solid member of the back line for Sunderland, but fell out of favor toward the end of the season. He should get plenty of playing time for the Potters, who were a better defensive side last season than Sunderland.

Bardsley started and played all 90 minutes of Saturday's 0-2 loss to Hull City, but did not attempt a shot during the match.

Fantasy owners jumped on Bardsley this week thanks to a favorable matchup against a Hull City squad that has struggled to score this season, but teammate Wes Brown picked up a red card within the first five minutes of the match. With only 10 men the rest of the way, Sunderland simply couldn't extend their clean sheet streak to three, leaving Bardsley with minimal fantasy points.

Bardsley helped lead his defense to a shutout in the 0-0 draw against Norwich City on Saturday.

Bardsley was all over the pitch Saturday, recording four shots and contributing to a shutout for the stingy Sunderland side. He is an undervalued fantasy asset, having played in every game this season, scoring multiple goals as a defender, and playing until the 75th minute in every game. Look to use Bardsley on the cheap if your roster permits.