There have been a few injury concerns, such as Pierce Charles and Daniel Ballard, and I’m sure Michael was watching the final set of league matches before the international break from behind the sofa, hoping everyone would come through unscathed.
Missing key players is always a blow, and it’s not ideal for Michael.
The goalkeeping situation is a problem for him now Pierce is out, and Conor Hazard is still sidelined. It all depends on how Michael wants to play. Different games require different personnel.
We know what Pierce brings with his ability with the ball at his feet, but he’s maybe a bit smaller than a Bailey Peacock-Farrell for example.
Playing against Luxembourg is different than playing against Germany. He might want to get everyone up the pitch and kick it long.
I don’t think it will disrupt the team too much, it just might change things in terms of how Michael wants to play.
There are goalkeepers there who are more than capable of stepping in. Bailey has represented Northern Ireland a lot of times.
If Michael does go with him then he’s more than capable of being a good replacement.
