Jamaica’s centre forward Michail Antonio will not be able to play in the crucial Nations League match against the US in Missouri due to losing his passport. The Jamaican FA tried to secure emergency visas for Antonio and Charlton’s Kaheim Dixon, but it was too late. In addition to Antonio’s absence, Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock is also out due to injury. However, former Manchester United star Ravel Morrison is available for the match.
The first leg of the match ended with the US winning 1-0, with Ricardo Pepi scoring the only goal. Despite the loss, Jamaica’s head coach Steve McClaren remains optimistic about their chances in the second leg. He believes that his team did enough to draw the game in the first leg and is hopeful for a better performance in the upcoming match.
With Antonio unavailable for the match, it gives some respite to struggling West Ham, as their only recognised striker will not be fatigued for their next game against Newcastle United. West Ham’s head coach Julen Lopetegui is already facing pressure due to a disappointing start to the season.
Overall, the upcoming match between Jamaica and the US is expected to be a challenging one, especially with key players missing from both teams. The absence of Antonio will certainly have an impact on Jamaica’s performance, but the team is determined to put up a good fight. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting clash between the two nations.