Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Nations League game between Ireland and Armenia.
The Republic of Ireland take on Ukraine in their second Uefa Nations League game on Wednesday evening.
Here is everything you need to know about the game, including squad news, form, and TV channel details.
Who are Ireland playing against?
Stephen Kenny’s side host Ukraine at the Aviva Stadium in their first home game of the Nations League campaign.
Ukraine are currently ranked 25th in the FIFA world rankings and come into the match after Sunday’s 1-0 Playoff final defeat to Wales for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Oleksandr Petrakov’s side beat Scotland 3-1 at Hampden Park last week in the playoff semi-final for the World Cup following a second-place finish in their qualification campaign.
They have three Premier League players in their ranks including Oleksandr Zinkchenko, Andriy Yarmaloenko, and Vitaliy Mykolenko.
This is the first meeting between Ireland and Ukraine. The match is the second of four in 11 days for Kenny’s side in the group as the reverse fixture takes place on Tuesday the 14th of June.
Ireland’s form going into the match against Ukraine.
Kenny’s side come into the match on the back of a 1-0 loss to Armenia in Yerevan on Saturday. The defeat ends a seven-match unbeaten run for the Boys in Green.
Ireland were not clinical in the final third as they had 13 shots against Armenia. The Boys in Green, who are ranked 47th in the world, were kept goalless despite having 68 per cent of possession.
Ukraine and Scotland represent a tough challenge for Ireland as they both have a higher world ranking. Kenny’s team will need to win points against the pair if they are to avoid becoming involved in a relegation battle in the group.
What TV channel is Ireland v Ukraine match on?
The match will be shown live on RTÉ 2 with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm, with kick-off at 7:45 pm.
You can also watch the Uefa Nations League clash with a NOW Sports Extra Membership.
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Who is in the Ireland squad?
Here is Ireland’s squad for the three remaining Nations League fixtures in June.
Gavin Bazunu pulled out of the squad due to a back injury, the 20-year-old has been replaced by James Talbot.
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), James Talbot (Bohemians).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).
Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jason Knight (Derby County).
Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), CJ Hamilton (Blackpool), Festy Ebosele (Derby County).
Squad Update | James Talbot called up for UEFA Nations League matches
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Related links:
- Stephen Kenny gives his verdict after Ireland’s shock defeat to Armenia.
- Richard Dunne criticises Ireland performance in defeat to Armenia.
- Didi Hamann singles out Chiedozie Ogbene as Ireland’s ‘shining light’.
