National Teams Head Coach Michele Marcolini unveils the 27-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Slovenia and Belarus. With the fixtures set to take place on the 21st and 26th of March respectively, the Maltese national team is gearing up for a preparatory challenge on the international stage. Both games will be played at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali and kick-off at 19:00.
One of the most intriguing developments in Marcolini’s squad selection is the inclusion of Carlo Zammit Lonardelli from Floriana. The talented youngster has earned his first-ever call-up to the senior national team, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Alongside the addition of Zammit Lonardelli, fans will also see the return of Jan Busuttil, and Dunstan Vella to the national setup.
As the national team prepares for these friendlies, Marcolini will be looking to foster cohesion and unity within the squad during training sessions ahead of the next important challenge which is the UEFA Nations League qualifying games which start in September 2024.
Let’s take a closer look at the 27-man squad selected by Michele Marcolini for the upcoming friendlies:
Goalkeepers
Rashed Al Tumi (Sliema Wanderers FC), Henry Bonello (Hamrun Spartans FC), Matthew Grech (Zabbar St Patrick’s FC)
Defenders
Ferdinando Apap (Hibernians FC), Jean Borg (Sliema Wanderers FC), Steve Borg (Hamrun Spartans FC), Zach Muscat (Farense – POR), Enrico Pepe (Birkirkara FC), Kurt Shaw (Hibernians FC)
Midfielders
Cain Attard (CF Os Belenenses – POR), Myles Beerman (Sliema Wanderers FC), Jan Busuttil (Balzan FC), Juan Corbalan (Hamrun Spartans FC), Matthew Guillaumier (FKS Stal Mielec Spolka Akcyjna – POL), Joseph Essien Mbong (Hamrun Spartans FC), Nikolai Muscat (Marsaxlokk FC), Brandon Diego Paiber (Valletta FC), Steven Pisani (Santa Lucia FC), Teddy Teuma (Stade de Reims FC), Dunstan Vella (Floriana FC), Yannick Yankam (Lexington SC), Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (Floriana FC)
Forwards
Paul Mbong (Birkirkara FC), Luke Montebello (Hamrun Spartans), Kyrian Nwoko (Floriana FC), Nevin Portelli (Marsaxlokk FC), Kemar Reid (Floriana FC)
