Wales will be facing Montenegro in the upcoming Nations League fixture as Craig Bellamy’s side prepares to host their opponents. The Dragons are eager to bounce back from a disappointing performance in Iceland, where they squandered a two-goal lead to end the match in a draw. Despite their setback, Craig Bellamy’s team remains undefeated in three games. However, they will be without the services of Brennan Johnson, a player who has been in excellent form, scoring in seven consecutive games for both club and country.
A victory against Montenegro, who currently sit at the bottom of the standings, would keep Wales in contention for promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. As the match approaches, here is everything you need to know about this exciting encounter.
The Wales vs Montenegro match is scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm on Monday, 14th October at the Cardiff City Stadium in Wales. Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch the action live on S4C, with Welsh language coverage starting from 7.20pm BST. Alternatively, fans can also stream the game live on the BBC iPlayer. For those watching from abroad or while travelling, using a VPN may be necessary to access the broadcast. It is important to ensure compliance with local regulations and service provider terms.
In terms of team news, Brennan Johnson will be unavailable due to suspension after receiving his second booking in the Nations League match against Iceland. Additionally, Jordan James is also suspended, adding to the concerns for the central midfield position. Wales will also be missing key players Aaron Ramsey and Ethan Ampadu, while Joe Allen is not fit enough to feature after coming out of international retirement for a call-up. On the Montenegro side, striker Milutin Osmajic will be absent, serving an eight-match ban following an incident in a Championship match.
Possible line-ups for the Wales vs Montenegro fixture may include:
Wales: Ward; Roberts, Rodon, Davies, Williams; Sheehan, Cooper; Burns, Wilson, Thomas; Moore
Montenegro: Mijatovic; Marusic, Vujacic, Sipcic, Radunovic; Bakic, Vukotic, Jankovic; Krstovic, Camaj; Jovetic
As excitement builds for this Nations League clash, football fans can look forward to an intense battle between Wales and Montenegro. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter.