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Wales Lose Kieffer Moore for World Cup Play-Offs After Tendon Injury Confirmed

Club scans show a tendon issue that makes high‑intensity play a risk for secondary muscle injury.

Overview

  • Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson confirmed Moore will miss Wales’ 26 March semi-final against Bosnia and would also be out for a 31 March final if Wales progress.
  • Medical advice followed a scan that detected the tendon problem despite the striker feeling largely comfortable at lower exertion levels.
  • The 33-year-old sustained the injury in an FA Cup defeat to Chelsea earlier in March and has since missed league fixtures against Hull City and Swansea City.
  • Moore has scored 13 goals in 36 appearances for Wrexham since joining from Sheffield United last summer and has 15 goals in 52 caps for Wales.
  • Italy host Northern Ireland in Bergamo on 26 March, with the winner to face Wales or Bosnia five days later, and coach Gennaro Gattuso is set to name his squad in the coming days.