Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up
Summary
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has called up Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for the Nations League games but will miss key defender Joe Rodon due to a hamstring injury. Wales will play four matches against Portugal, Denmark, and Norway in League A, aiming to improve on their recent results.Key Facts
- Cian Ashford of Cardiff City gets his first call-up to the Wales senior team.
- Defender Joe Rodon is out with a hamstring injury and will miss the Nations League games.
- Wales face Portugal, Denmark, and Norway in four competitive matches between late September and early October.
- Several other players are missing, including Cardiff defenders Dylan Lawlor and Ronan Kpakio, both injured.
- Wales captain Ben Davies returns to the squad after recovering from an ankle injury.
- Wales have not beaten a team ranked in the top 20 since October 2023 and are currently 38th in world rankings.
- Manager Craig Bellamy’s coaching staff has changed recently, with new appointments including Ashley Williams and Alan Sheehan.
- Wales last missed the World Cup after losing a penalty shoot-out to Bosnia-Herzegovina in March 2023 play-offs.
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