Northern Ireland prepares for busy Nations League schedule with squad concerns
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Northern Ireland will face four Nations League matches in 11 days, starting with an away game against Georgia on September 25. Manager Michael O'Neill will announce his squad on September 15, facing challenges due to injuries to key players like Conor Bradley and Ali McCann. Bradley's knee surgery recovery leaves his participation uncertain, while McCann is out for months with a hamstring injury. The squad has seen recent transfers, including Justin Devenny's move to Stoke City, which could impact the selection.
- •Northern Ireland plays Georgia, Hungary, and Ukraine in September.
- •O'Neill names squad on September 15.
- •Conor Bradley's return is uncertain after knee surgery.
- •Ali McCann is out for months with a hamstring injury.
- •Justin Devenny's transfer to Stoke could shape selection.
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — How is NI squad shaping up for quadruple-header?
- 7:03 AMBBC Sport — 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 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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:03 AMHow 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.
- BBC SportSep 14, 2026, 7:03 AMHow 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.
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