Wales squad

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Wales squad

I only mentioned it because we are short of a midfielder for the Austria game.

I’d play Ampadu in midfield on Thursday, but I think he’ll be part of a back three with Rodon and Davies - think we’ll see Allen and Morrell together in what will be quite a cautious selection, but that’s me, as usual, getting more pessimistic as the kick off of a big match gets closer - Page’s recent selections have been pretty positive, so he may opt for more of the same.

[Wales-Bales]

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I’d play Ampadu in midfield on Thursday, but I think he’ll be part of a back three with Rodon and Davies - think we’ll see Allen and Morrell together in what will be quite a cautious selection, but that’s me, as usual, getting more pessimistic as the kick off of a big match gets closer - Page’s recent selections have been pretty positive, so he may opt for more of the same.

I thought Morrell was out?

https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2022/march/morrell-in-wales-squad/

[the other bob wilson]

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Did everyone come through unscathed yesterday? Ramsey's playing now and Bale (if picked) later.

Not seen or head anything to indicate any injury problems.

[the other bob wilson]

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I thought Morrell was out?

Think they’ve changed the rules and he’s no longer suspended.

[Wales-Bales]

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Not seen or head anything to indicate any injury problems.

From Pompey website on 16 March:

Joe Morrell has been called up by Wales for the latest round of international fixtures.

The Pompey midfielder is suspended for their World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria on Thursday, March 24.

He will, however, be available for a friendly match the following Tuesday, with the opponents yet to be confirmed.

[the other bob wilson]

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From Pompey website on 16 March:

Joe Morrell has been called up by Wales for the latest round of international fixtures.

The Pompey midfielder is suspended for their World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria on Thursday, March 24.

He will, however, be available for a friendly match the following Tuesday, with the opponents yet to be confirmed.

Fair enough, I’m sure I heard somewhere that the system regarding suspensions had been changed, I must have been wrong. That increases the chances of Ampadu playing in midfield then I reckon.

[City123]

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Well, a five man midfield maybe - fair play, you’ve remained very loyal to Ampadu. If I had to guess, I think he’ll spend his career as a Premier League quality player, which will be good for Wales, but it’s going to be viewed as a disappointment bearing in mind all of the hype around five years ago.

I still think he'll be a top class player, only 21 and over 50 top flight appearances and 31 caps for his country. If the next few months go to plan then he'll have been a crucial part of qualifying for and playing in a European Championship and World Cup at just 22. Chelsea's issues could well see him become a feature in their side next season as Christensen, Rudiger and Azpilicueta are all out of contract

Barring something catastrophic Ampadu is probably going to break the caps record for Wales and go down as one of our greatest ever

[Wales-Bales]

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Fair enough, I’m sure I heard somewhere that the system regarding suspensions had been changed, I must have been wrong. That increases the chances of Ampadu playing in midfield then I reckon.

I think all bookings were erased, but maybe not the suspensions?

[the other bob wilson]

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I think all bookings were erased, but maybe not the suspensions?

That must be it.

[Wales-Bales]

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I still think he'll be a top class player, only 21 and over 50 top flight appearances and 31 caps for his country. If the next few months go to plan then he'll have been a crucial part of qualifying for and playing in a European Championship and World Cup at just 22. Chelsea's issues could well see him become a feature in their side next season as Christensen, Rudiger and Azpilicueta are all out of contract

Barring something catastrophic Ampadu is probably going to break the caps record for Wales and go down as one of our greatest ever

I think he has struggled with some growth related issues in the past. Hope he leaves Chelsea though :-)

[Wales-Bales]

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Ampadu completed 90 mins & Ramsey subbed after 83 mins.

Brennan Johnson up next, it will be interesting to see how he does against Liverpool.

[Hilts]

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Odd that James Chester has also been ignored for so long. Three players in Chester, Taylor and Lawrence all playing regularly at Championship level consistently ignored.

Seeing James Chester midweek its not odd at all. He was seriously bad.

[Monster munch]

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Bale didn’t even make the Real bench this evening and just landed in Cardiff airport, hopefully not injured although who knows how fit he is. Can’t see him starting Thursday tbh.

[Pearcey3]

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I think Bale will start. Not sure what the team or formation will be though.
I would go

Wayne Hennessey
Neco Williams
Joe Rodon
Chris Mepham
Ben Davies
Ethan Ampadu
Joe Allen
Aaron Ramsey
Dan James
Brennan Johnson
Gareth Bale

Page may play Davies at centre back as part of a back three. Will Connor Roberts or Harry Wilson start? Will Johnson start?

[City123]

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I think Bale will start. Not sure what the team or formation will be though.
I would go

Wayne Hennessey
Neco Williams
Joe Rodon
Chris Mepham
Ben Davies
Ethan Ampadu
Joe Allen
Aaron Ramsey
Dan James
Brennan Johnson
Gareth Bale

Page may play Davies at centre back as part of a back three. Will Connor Roberts or Harry Wilson start? Will Johnson start?

Will be a back 5 I reckon

Hennessey
C.Roberts
Mepham
Rodon
Davies
N.Williams
Allen
Ampadu
James
Ramsey
Bale

Wilson may start ahead of Bale though