Injury returns for key players
Ben Davies and Connor Roberts have been named in the Wales squad for friendly matches against Ghana and Romania following their recoveries from injuries. Davies, the captain and defender for Tottenham Hotspur, has not played since undergoing surgery for a serious ankle injury sustained in January. Meanwhile, Roberts, a right-back for Burnley, has been absent since injuring himself during a World Cup qualifying match against Belgium.
Upcoming matches and squad details
The match against Ghana will mark the first meeting between the two teams, while the encounter with Romania will be the first since 1993. This friendly serves as preparation for Wales as they gear up for the UEFA Nations League campaign in the autumn, where they will compete in League A against strong teams such as Portugal, Norway, and Denmark.
Davies and Roberts will be joined by other squad members, including goalkeepers Karl Darlow (Leeds United), Danny Ward (Wrexham), and Tom King (Everton), as well as defenders Chris Mepham (West Bromwich Albion) and Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest).
Context of the matches
Wales is set to host Ghana at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 2 June, before traveling to Bucharest to face Romania. The match against Ghana is particularly significant as it will be the first time an African country has played a senior men’s international in Wales. The fixture against Romania will also be notable as it is the first home match for Gheorghe Hagi, who has recently taken over as manager of the Romanian national team.
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