Umeh out of Ireland squad as Benfica chase Europe

Teenage starlet withdrawn from Ireland training camp in Spain by his club

The Cork 18-year-old, was one of nine uncapped players named in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s experimental squad ahead of Saturday's friendly

Umeh out of Ireland squad as Benfica chase Europe

Republic of Ireland forward Jaden Umeh has been withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming international friendly against Grenada as his club side seek to qualify for the UEFA Youth League.

Benfica pull Jaden Umeh out of Republic of Ireland squad for Grenada friendly

As the first of Ireland’s three summer friendlies is outside of Fifa’s international window, clubs are not obliged to release their players until later in May.

Benfica withdraw Jaden Umeh from Ireland training camp

The Portuguese side have decided they need Umeh to secure Uefa Youth League football next season.