The Republic of Ireland has defeated Scotland on Tuesday night and opened an account late, so it seeks a Nations League victory over Ukraine.
When the two teams met in Dublin last Wednesday night, an alternative Viktor Tsyhankov goal was decisive for Ukraine, but Stephen Kenny’s men, who lost 1-0 in Armenia four days ago, , Reacted brilliantly to the retreat and won 3-0. Scottish on the weekend.
Let’s take a look at some of the issues surrounding the return to the Polish city of Lodz.
Kenny needs to make a big decision at the LKS stadium as Shane Duffy’s suspension, Shamus Coleman’s injury, and John Egan’s withdrawal to the birth of a child have significantly reduced his defenses. As a result, QPR’s Jimmy Dunne was drafted into the team, but Alan Browne and James McLean could work and be retained in a wingback role with Scotland. Meanwhile, the three main candidates behind are Nathan Collins, with Dara O’Shea and Darragh Lenihan participating.
The moment everything started …
😍 That sound from the pitch side@Alan_Browne | #COYBIG | #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/OiD3ANFT6R
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McLean’s return to the Irish starting lineup on Saturday not only added his trademark vibrancy and vitality to the mix, but also significantly improved the quality of Irish set pieces. The participation of the 33-year-old Wigan boy joins the devil in a region where Ireland is traditionally strong. In his corner, Brown returned over the goal by Duffy to start scoring against Scotland. And I emphasized what was missing in the previous two. game.
🤌𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙈𝘼𝙇𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙇𝙀𝙎🤌
Still thinking about it @michaelobafemi_ goal? 😅
Yes, we are too 😂
Enjoy it in its glory from every angle 🤩#COYBIG | #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/TVsDPsh1du
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Michael Obafemi makes his country’s first senior start to present himself stylishly on the international stage with a great pass to set Troy Parrott’s goal and his own stunning strike against Scotland. I chose. However, shortly after scoring, he tweaked his crotch and dragged his leg. Despite traveling to Poland, he is unlikely to understand and Kenny needs to find a new amulet.
Kenny has played 18 games so far, three of which have played against Azerbaijan, Luxembourg and Scotland, all winning 3-0. Of the nine he lost, eight had a single goal, six finished 1-0, and the remaining defeats were lost to Slovakia in the Euro 2020 playoff semifinals thanks to a penalty shootout after 0-0. I did. draw.
If Ukraine was allowed to suffer a hangover from the final defeat of the tragic World Cup playoffs last Sunday, they show little sign of doing so. Coach Oleksandr Petrakov made 10 changes to the match at Aviva Stadium to avoid it, losing 1-0 and defeating Armenia 3-0 in Lodz on Wednesday night.
