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Collins and Coleman Miss Out on Nations League Squad
Liam Kitching earned his first senior call-up as Heimir Hallgrímsson named a 26-player squad with several uncapped players in contention for debuts.
- On Thursday, Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson announced his 26-man squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, excluding captain Nathan Collins due to injury and veteran Seamus Coleman.
- Collins is recovering from a calf injury sustained in Brentford's 1-1 draw with Sunderland on September 5, while Coleman has been without a club since ending his 17-year association with Everton in May.
- Hallgrimsson noted Coleman's absence was a mutual decision, stating: "It is my intention in whatever shape or form that he would be with us in the future, hopefully as a player."
- With several absences, the squad includes maiden call-ups for Sheffield United defender Liam Kitching, Cardiff City's Joel Bagan, and Hibernian striker Owen Elding for debut caps.
- Ireland begins their campaign away against Kosovo on September 24, followed by fixtures against Israel and Austria, concluding with a "home" match against Israel in Serbia on October 4.
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Republic of Ireland: Seamus Coleman not included in squad as Liam Kitching earns first call-up
Seamus Coleman is not included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches against Kosovo, Israel and Austria but Sheffield United's Liam Kitching receives a first call-up.
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