NI's O'Neill ruled out of Nations League matches
Arsenal forward Ceadach O'Neill has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League matches against Ukraine and Hungary due to injury. Manager Michael O'Neill has called up replacements as the team seeks promotion to the top tier.
Why it matters
The loss of a key young player impacts Northern Ireland's strategic efforts to secure promotion in the UEFA Nations League.
Arsenal forward Ceadach O'Neill has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches against Ukraine and Hungary because of injury.
O'Neill won his first senior cap against Guinea in June and came on as a late substitute in the Nations League wins over Georgia and Ukraine in the last international window.
The 18-year-old, who now has four international caps, recently made his first senior appearance for Arsenal, starting in the Carabao Cup last-16 tie against Fleetwood Town, which the Gunners lost in a penalty shootout.
O'Neill joins Sunderland defender Dan Ballard, Eoin Toal, and midfielders Ali McCann and Jamie McDonnell in being ruled out of the upcoming double-header because of injury.
Liverpool's Conor Bradley, who has not played since January, remains a long-term absentee.
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