Wales call up teenage Leeds defender Lienou for friendlies
The Story
Teenage Leeds United left-back Jayden Lienou has received his first call-up to the senior Wales squad for upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Romania. The Wales Under-19s international turned 18 in April and joined Leeds’ academy from Manchester City last year. Lienou has yet to make a first-team appearance for Leeds but was an unused substitute in two Premier League matches earlier this month. The Football Association of Wales announced the call-up on Sunday but did not state whether Lienou was replacing any previously selected player. Wales are scheduled to host Ghana at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday before traveling to face Romania in Bucharest the following Saturday.
Key Facts
- Jayden Lienou, a teenage Leeds United left-back, has been called up to the senior Wales squad for the first time.
- The call-up is for friendly matches against Ghana and Romania.
- Lienou turned 18 in April and joined Leeds’ academy from Manchester City last year.
- He has not made a first-team appearance for Leeds but was an unused substitute in two Premier League matches earlier this month.
- The Football Association of Wales announced the call-up on Sunday.
- The FAW did not say whether Lienou was replacing anyone in the squad.
- Wales host Ghana on Tuesday at Cardiff City Stadium, then face Romania in Bucharest the following Saturday.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
The source article does not clarify why Lienou was called up or if any player was dropped from the squad.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Jayden Lienou: teenage Leeds United left-back called up to senior Wales squad.
Sources: BBC News
