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Wales take on Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League at Cardiff City Stadium, with both teams looking to achieve different goals: Wales pushing for promotion, and Montenegro aiming to avoid relegation from League B Group 4. Wales will want to secure maximum points, while Montenegro fights to break their poor run of form.
Wales Recent Form
Wales come into this fixture on the back of a 2-2 draw against Iceland, where they let a two-goal lead slip in Reykjavik. Despite the draw, they have performed well under Craig Bellamy’s leadership, remaining unbeaten in their last four Nations League matches.
They currently sit second in Group 4 with five points, just two points behind Turkey, the group leaders. With a win against Montenegro, Wales could strengthen their chances of topping the group and securing promotion to League A.
Injury and Team News
Wales will have to make key changes due to suspensions and injuries. Brennan Johnson and Jordan James are both suspended after picking up bookings in the previous game. Ethan Ampadu, Dan James, and Aaron Ramsey are also out due to injury.
Joe Allen, who reversed his international retirement, could feature in the starting lineup, while Harry Wilson is expected to continue his good form for Wales, having contributed to goals in recent matches.
Last Wales Lineup
Montenegro Recent Form
Montenegro’s recent form has been poor, suffering five consecutive defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Turkey in their last outing. They are rooted to the bottom of Group 4 without a point, and relegation to League C seems likely unless they can turn things around in their remaining fixtures.
Their last win came in early 2024, and the team will be desperate to break their losing streak against Wales.
Injury and Team News
Montenegro are expected to stick with their usual front pairing of Stevan Jovetić and Nikola Krstović.
They will, however, be without defensive leader Stefan Savić, who is sidelined with an injury. Milutin Osmajic, despite being…
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-10-14 12:11:12
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