Nations League: Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey fit to face Belgium
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Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey made nine saves and kept a clean sheet against Ukraine on Sunday
Nations League: Wales v Belgium |
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Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Saturday, 11 June Kick-off: 19:45 BST |
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru, BBC Sport website and app, plus live text online. Highlights on BBC One Wales from 22:20 BST and later on demand |
Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has been passed fit to face Belgium in Saturday's Nations League game.
Fellow stopper Danny Ward has been ruled out with a knee injury, so Salford City's uncapped Tom King has been called up as goalkeeping cover for the match in Cardiff.
Midfielder Joe Morrell will also miss the Belgium match because of a broken toe.
Striker Kieffer Moore has withdrawn from the squad with a back injury.
The Bournemouth targetman, 29, had led the line in the World Cup play-off final win over Ukraine last Sunday, but did not feature in Wednesday's 2-1 home defeat by the Netherlands.
Hennessey, 35, was also absent from the squad for that encounter having been man of the match in the Ukraine win - but his return will be a welcome boost to boss Robert Page as Wales look to kick-start their Nations League campaign after two losses.
Ward, 28, started against the Dutch, but was replaced at half-time by Sheffield United's Adam Davies because of a knee problem.
"We've picked up a few knocks. Kieffer's had to leave camp," said Wales manager Robert Page.
"As far we're concerned, it was job done. He played a massive part in us getting to the World Cup.
"We want him fit for the start of next season and our next camp in September.
"Joe Morrell has broken his toe [against the Netherlands] and Wardy's struggling with his knee so he won't be involved.
"We've had a few other minor issues but nothing major thankfully. Wayne's OK to go."
Wales are currently bottom of Nations League Group A4 after defeats by Poland and the Netherlands.
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