"Ali McCann will miss the friendly with Wales due to an ankle problem, having sat out the World Cup play-off semi-final defeat in Italy."
"Defenders Ruairi McConville and Paddy McNair, who played the full 90 minutes in Bergamo, will return to their respective clubs after the match."
"With the absence of Peacock-Farrell, uncapped goalkeeper Josh Clarke is set to join the squad, while Tom Atcheson may make his senior debut."
Northern Ireland's friendly against Wales will be missing key players Ali McCann, Ruairi McConville, Paddy McNair, and Bailey Peacock-Farrell. McCann is sidelined with an ankle injury, while McConville and McNair return to their clubs after playing in a recent World Cup play-off. The team is now light in defense, prompting potential debuts for Tom Atcheson and goalkeeper Josh Clarke. Wales, having lost their own play-off, will also be looking to regroup for the match.
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