We take a look at the key talking points ahead of Thursday’s match
Northern Ireland resume their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign when they take on Slovenia in Ljubljana on Thursday.
The loss of Lewis along with Ferguson means there is no naturally left full-back or wing-back in the squad, so although Bradley is out and Hume might fancy his favoured right wing-back role, chances are he will be on the left again. Josh Magennis and Conor Washington are back from injury, and may go straight back into the side after Lavery and Taylor were forced out.
Cathcart comes into these fixtures even more undercooked, having been without a club since he left Watford at the end of last season before signing for Belgian side KV Kortrijk on Tuesday. The 34-year-old had been training with the Hornets but is bound to be short of match fitness. With an injury concern over Ballard, Northern Ireland are stretched at the back.
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