As the UEFA Nations League campaign reaches a critical juncture, the Republic of Ireland is poised to face Finland in a high-stakes match at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki on Thursday evening.
Following a series of underwhelming performances, Ireland will be desperate to bounce back and secure a much-needed win against their Finnish counterparts.
The match presents a golden opportunity for both teams to redeem themselves and get their Nations League campaign back on track.
When is Ireland v Finland?
The Republic of Ireland v Finland UEFA Nations League match is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. The kick-off is set for 7:45 PM.
Where to watch Ireland v Finland?
The match will be broadcast live on RTE 2.
Republic of Ireland Team News
Hallgrímsson is expected to recall Josh Cullen for the Nations League fixtures in Helsinki and Athens, who missed out through injury last month.
Despite being named in the squad, Callum O’Dowda was ruled out of the two games on Tuesday.
Ipswich midfielder Jack Taylor could be in line to a win a first cap after being called into the squad for the first time.
— Jack Taylor (@jackootaylor) October 3, 2024
Finland’s squad has been named, with Teemu Pukki set to lead the line, accompanied by Lukas Hradecky, Juhani Pikkarainen, and Nikolai Alho, who returns after an injury.
Finland will arrive in Helsinki on the back of a 3-0 loss to Greece and a 2-0 loss to England at Wembley Stadium.
Markku Kanerva’s men have had a rough start to their Nations League campaign and will be determined to make a statement against the Irish.
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👶 Juhani Pikkarainen ensimmäistä kertaa mukana.
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The match will be a crucial encounter for both teams, as they look to gain points in the UEFA Nations League.
Hallgrímsson is focused on the task at hand and is not bothered by the criticism from former players like Brian Kerr and Glenn Whelan.
I don’t read social media or a lot of media also, what other people say, I wouldn’t know that Brian Kerr, Whelan and whatever they say. I’m not that bothered, I’m focused around my time and what should be done