By Pedro Ayobami
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The England national team has been dealt a significant injury blow ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, with eight players forced to withdraw from the squad.
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s talented winger, and Chelsea’s promising youngster Cole Palmer are among those ruled out due to injuries. This unfortunate development means they will play no part in England’s crucial matches against Greece on Thursday and Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
Other notable absentees include:
Levi Colwill, the Brighton & Hove Albion defender
Phil Foden, Manchester City’s versatile midfielder
Jack Grealish, Manchester City’s attacking midfielder
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool’s dynamic right-back
Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal’s reliable goalkeeper
Declan Rice, West Ham United’s holding midfielder
To mitigate these losses, England manager Gareth Southgate has called up reinforcements, including:
Morgan Rogers, the Manchester City winger
Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United’s attacking midfielder
Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s talented defender
Tino Livramento, Southampton’s promising full-back
James Trafford, the Manchester City goalkeeper
These new additions will join the squad as they prepare to face Greece and Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. England’s injury woes raise concerns about the team’s depth and ability to cope with the demands of international competition.
The upcoming matches will serve as crucial tests for Southgate’s squad, as they navigate the challenges posed by injuries and seek to maintain momentum in the Nations League.
How will England’s injury-stricken squad fare against Greece and Republic of Ireland?
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