Celtic defender Liam Scales was absent for Ireland’s 1-0 defeat to Portugal on Saturday evening.
Ruben Neves’ stoppage-time goal ended Heimer Halgrimsson’s side’s hopes for the 2026 World Cup, dealing another severe blow.
Despite being nominated to Ireland’s initial squad for the current international break, Scales was not on the teamsheet in Lisbon last night, creating obvious concerns.
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However, the Irish FA announced a few days before the game that the Celt would be unable to go to Portugal owing to a family loss, with Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers filling in.
Scales will not be able to return in time for the encounter against Armenia in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
Celtic defender Liam Scales was absent for Ireland’s 1-0 defeat to Portugal on Saturday evening.
Ruben Neves’ stoppage-time goal ended Heimer Halgrimsson’s side’s hopes for the 2026 World Cup, dealing another severe blow.
Despite being nominated to Ireland’s initial squad for the current international break, Scales was not on the teamsheet in Lisbon last night, creating obvious concerns.
However, the Irish FA announced a few days before the game that the Celt would be unable to go to Portugal owing to a family loss, with Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers filling in.
Scales will not be able to return in time for the encounter against Armenia in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
Daizen Maeda, a Celtic forward, has withdrawn from Japan’s next match against Brazil.
The 27-year-old was forced to miss his country’s 2-2 draw with Paraguay on Friday due to an injury.
According to Japanese site Gekisaka, the Japan Football Association (JFA) has verified that Maeda’s left foot remains tight and has been pulled from the squad for Tuesday’s match against Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
The severity of his injury is unknown, but Celtic will return to action in the Scottish Premiership next Sunday against Dundee.
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