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The UEFA Nations League returns with an intriguing clash between Northern Ireland and Luxembourg.
Both teams are looking to start their campaign on a strong note, with Northern Ireland aiming to build on their recent positive performances, while Luxembourg will be seeking to bounce back from a series of disappointing results.
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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Recent Form
Northern Ireland comes into this match with a mixed bag of results but has shown signs of improvement. They ended their EURO 2024 qualifying campaign on a high note with a 2-0 victory against Denmark. In their last five matches across all competitions, they have only suffered one defeat—a heavy 5-1 loss to Spain. However, they also managed to secure a notable 1-0 victory against Scotland and a 2-0 win over Andorra in their most recent outings. This positive momentum will be something they hope to continue in their UEFA Nations League opener.
Northern Ireland Injury News
Northern Ireland will be without Stevenage striker Jamie Reid due to injury, and St Mirren winger Conor McMenamin is also nursing a knock. On the positive side, George Saville from Millwall and Paddy McNair, a former Manchester United player, have been recalled to the squad after missing the June international break. Shayne Lavery, who recently joined Cambridge United, has also been called up. Birmingham’s Bailey Peacock-Farrell is set to start in goal.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg Recent Form
Luxembourg enters the match following a tough stretch. Despite a surprising bronze medal finish in their EURO 2024 qualifying group, they have struggled since then, losing three of their last four matches across all competitions. Their most recent defeat was a 3-0 loss to Belgium, and they also suffered a 2-0 defeat against Georgia in March, signalling a downturn in form. Luxembourg has historically struggled against Northern Ireland, losing their last encounter 3-1 in March 2022.
Luxembourg Injury News
Luxembourg faces several absences…
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-09-03 09:44:48
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