How is NI squad shaping up for quadruple-header?
Northern Ireland will face four Nations League games in 11 days later this month with injuries, summer switches and individual form all making for an interesting selection when Michael O'Neill names his panel on Tuesday.
Northern Ireland will field a four-game international window starting on September 25th against Georgia and concluding on October 5th at home to Georgia. Manager Michael O'Neill will name the squad on Tuesday, and the condensed schedule poses a challenge for the team. Injuries have disrupted O'Neill's plans, with star player Conor Bradley missing six of Northern Ireland's past 14 games due to a knee injury and suspension.
Another concern is midfielder Ali McCann, who is out for three months due to a hamstring injury. The summer transfer window has seen several players move either permanently or on loan, including Justin Devenny from Stoke and Oxford United's Brodie Spencer. Devenny has been a valuable addition as a wing-back and could fill the void left by McCann.
However, the depth of the squad will be put to the test as O'Neill looks to find the right balance among the available players.
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