Latvia vs. Wales Preview: Team News, Prediction And Possible Lineup

Latvia vs. Wales Preview: Both teams clash at Skonto Stadium in Riga on Monday, as they struggle to qualify for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Latvia hasn’t garnered any points in the group thus far, while Wales, with their unexpected underperformance, faces a steep uphill battle to remain in the contest.

Team News:

Latvia will deeply feel the absence of their frontline player, Vladislavs Gutkovskis, the prominent face from Rakow Czestochowa’s previous season, due to injury.

Having netted eight times during the World Cup qualifiers and Nations League, the striker’s absence is notable, especially when Roberts Uldrikis has only managed a single goal in the past year.

Wales’ journey to the Baltics comes with a setback as Luton Town’s captain, Tom Lockyer, makes a last-minute withdrawal.

As one of the remaining members of Wales’ golden generation, Aaron Ramsey is likely to lead the team as captain for this match.

Prediction:

Given Latvia’s dismal performance in the group, it’s imperative for Wales to capitalize on this game and strive to rejoin the race for the top two positions.”

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Possible Starting Lineup

Latvia:
Purins, Savalnieks, Cernomordijs, Dubra, Sorokins; Jaunzems, Emsis, Tobers, Ciganiks, Uldrikis, J Ikaunieks

Wales:
Ward, Roberts, Rodon, Mepham, B Davies, Williams; Ramsey, Ampadu, Wilson, Johnson, Moore