*JOE ALLEN RULED OUT OF WALES FC FOOTBALL TEAM FOR FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION*
Cardiff, Wales – The Football Association of Wales has announced that Joe Allen, a key midfielder for the Wales national team, has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup qualification matches due to injury.
Allen, who plays for Stoke City in the English Championship, has been struggling with a hamstring injury and will not be available for selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The news is a significant blow to Wales’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“Joe Allen is a fantastic player and a key member of our team,” said Wales manager, Rob Page. “Losing him to injury is a big setback, but we have a talented squad and we will adapt to his absence.”
Allen has been a mainstay of the Wales midfield for many years, earning over 70 caps for his country. He has played a crucial role in Wales’ recent successes, including their qualification for the 2020 European Championship.
The injury to Allen is the latest setback for Wales, who have already been dealt a blow with the loss of Gareth Bale to retirement. Bale, Wales’ all-time leading scorer, announced his retirement from international football earlier this year.
Despite the setbacks, Wales remains optimistic about their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team has a talented young squad, and manager Rob Page is confident that they can overcome the loss of Allen and Bale.
“We have a great team spirit and a talented squad,” said Page. “We will work hard to overcome the loss of Joe Allen and Gareth Bale, and we are confident that we can qualify for the World Cup.”
Wales’ next World Cup qualifier is against Croatia on March 21, followed by a match against Latvia on March 24. The team will be looking to bounce back from their recent setbacks and secure crucial points in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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