Kosovo Names Squad for Nations League Clash Against Israel
Kosovo announced its squad to host Israel in the UEFA Nations League next Saturday, featuring returning star Vedat Muriqi and three debutants.
The Kosovo national team announced its squad on Friday for the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Israel, scheduled for next Saturday at 16:00 in Pristina. Star striker Vedat Muriqi, who missed the previous 0:0 draw between the sides last month, returns to lead Franco Foda's squad following his decisive goal for Fenerbahce in a 3:2 Champions League victory over Liverpool.
Goalkeeper Arijanet Muric is also fit and available, unlike the previous encounter where Amir Saipi started in goal. Elvis Rexhbeçaj received a renewed call-up, while Edon Zhegrova and Fisnik Asllani are likewise included in the roster.
Three players earned their maiden national team call-ups: central defender Lindrit Kamberi, captain of Swiss club FC Zurich; 19-year-old defender Leon Kurtulus from Malmo; and 18-year-old Anis Mehmeti, the promising forward from Stuttgart.
Nations League Standings and Fixtures
In Group 3 of League B, Austria leads the table with 8 points from four matches, followed by Kosovo and Ireland with 5 points each. Israel sits at the bottom of the group with 2 points after four games. The penultimate round will take place on November 14, when Kosovo hosts Israel at 16:00 and Austria faces Ireland at 21:45. The group stage concludes on November 17 with Israel hosting Austria and Ireland traveling to Kosovo.
