[Albion] Albion players on international duty - September 2023

[Papa Lazarou]

Pascal Gross is in the German Squad https://www.getfootballnewsgermany....ermany-squad-for-october-international-break/

and of course Lewis Dunk is in the England Squad https://www.englandfootball.com/art...-named-for-australia-and-italy-games-20230510

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Tariq Lamptey is in Chris Hughton's Ghana squad, and is the poster-boy https://www.ghanafa.org/chris-hughton-names-squad-for-mexico-usa-friendlies

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Bart Verbruggen is in the Dutch Squad https://khelnow.com/football/2023-10-world-football-netherlands-squad-october-international-break

 

[Blue3]

Albion have had 22 players (across all age groups) called up for international duty during this September international break, if my investigations are accurate. One of these, Imari Samuels, was a late addition to the England U-20 squad for a training camp that won't feature a match against any opposition; in all other cases there are fixtures scheduled.

The 22 names do not include Evan Ferguson, who has had to withdraw from the ROI squad due to injury. Julio Enciso and Jakub Moder are also not on the list, of course, through injury. James Furlong was originally on the list but has since made a permanent switch to Hull City.

We therefore have 21 players involved in fixtures throughout the next seven days (from Wednesday to Tuesday).

The action kicks off today (Wednesday) with the following Albion involvements:

Cam Peupion is in the Australian U-23 squad for their AFC 2024 U-23 Asian Cup Group I qualifier against Laos (to be staged in Tajikistan which is hosting the group). North Korea were drawn in this group but subsequently withdrew so the Aussies will play only one other fixture (against Tajikistan) next Tuesday.

Jack Hinshelwood is in the England U-19 squad for their friendly fixture against Germany. The match is being hosted at the Oliva Nova Football Centre in Valencia. England (coached by former Albion U-18s and U-21s/23s coach Simon Rusk) will also face Switzerland on Saturday.

Freddie Simmonds (who has only just captained the England U-16s in Italy) is in the England U-17 squad for a friendly against Portugal at the Pinatar Arena in Spain. England also face Morocco on Saturday and Spain next Tuesday.

**Note: Previous experience suggests that there is minimal interest in the international break on NSC (particularly as the break progresses). I don't mind writing up the forthcoming action like this on a daily basis but I'm not going to do it if nobody cares. So, if you find this post of interest and want this to continue, engage with this thread however you see fit.

Fantastic work thank you

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Billy Gilmour (Billy Gilmour) is in the Scotland Squad https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/s...er-double-header-as-steve-clarke-names-squad/

 

[medwayseagull reborn]

Hasn't Fati had a late call up to the Spain squad.

 

[AZ Gull]

Facundo Buonanotte is in the Argentina squad https://www.reuters.com/sports/socc...entina-squad-world-cup-qualifiers-2023-10-05/

Actually, he isn't. You wouldn't expect Reuters to get something wrong but I can only assume they have perhaps started with a previous squad, made changes and accidentally left his name in. The report states (correctly) that it is a 34-man squad but then it lists (incorrectly) 35 names.
Buonanotte is not in the squad as per the X feed of the Argentina FA:-

 

[dazzer6666]

It has recently been reported that Kaoru Mitoma has withdrawn from the Japan squad due to 'poor physical condition'. Not sure if this is accurate though.

Translation = ‘tired’. Good news, give him a few days off, they’re only playing friendlies anyway.

 

[FieldingBLUE]

Tariq Lamptey is in Chris Hughton's Ghana squad, and is the poster-boy https://www.ghanafa.org/chris-hughton-names-squad-for-mexico-usa-friendlies

Going to see Tariq play vs USA next week in Nashville. Up the Albion!

 

[Perfidious Albion]

When we talk of the first team players, while it is honourable to play for one’s country, they look as though they could do with a break right now… I guess it is the price of success.

 

[smillie's garden]

I worry about Tariq a bit. He was out of Sunday’s selection because of a knock wasn’t he? He’s looked to be returning to his pre-hamstring nightmare form recently, and I wouldn’t want him playing hurt over the next week.

 

[scooter1]

I worry about Tariq a bit. He was out of Sunday’s selection because of a knock wasn’t he? He’s looked to be returning to his pre-hamstring nightmare form recently, and I wouldn’t want him playing hurt over the next week.

The nature of his game is that he will pick up knocks, I just hope the hamstrings hold up.
I'm still unsure why he missed Sunday, but personally would have preferred that none of our players were called up but got some rest and squad gelling time with the newer players.
Don't get me wrong, i'm pleased our players are getting international recognition but we quite clearly struggled with fixture pile up last season, and over the last few weeks...

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Going to see Tariq play vs USA next week in Nashville. Up the Albion!

Nice mate, come back on here after and let us know how he got on

 

[warmleyseagull]

Tariq Lamptey is in Chris Hughton's Ghana squad, and is the poster-boy https://www.ghanafa.org/chris-hughton-names-squad-for-mexico-usa-friendlies

And seeing for who he plays for on that link he will be beesy.

 

[Comrade Sam]

I'd rather all the players have a week off. Really not interested in whatever they're playing this weekend.

 

[Comrade Sam]

Obviously no discredit meant to the thread, or what a wonderful achievement it is for all these players to make it to international level.

 

[AmexRuislip]

 

[Papa Lazarou]

The Albion site has a full run down

Who is going where during this international break?

A full round up of all our men's players going on international duty.

www.brightonandhovealbion.com

 

[Skuller]

I worry about Tariq a bit. He was out of Sunday’s selection because of a knock wasn’t he? He’s looked to be returning to his pre-hamstring nightmare form recently, and I wouldn’t want him playing hurt over the next week.

… nor flying to the USA and back in the same week. See post 129.

 

[Bozza]

The Albion site has a full run down

Who is going where during this international break?

A full round up of all our men's players going on international duty.

www.brightonandhovealbion.com

History suggests it won't be anything like a full run down.

There's only one man wandering this planet capable of that.

Cometh the hour, cometh @AZ Gull. Hopefully.