Mazzotta names Malta Under-21 Squad for Moldova Friendly and Training Camp

Davide Mazzotta has announced a 31-player squad for the upcoming Malta national under-21 football team training camp, which will take place over late May and early June.

The training camp forms part of the national team’s continued preparations as Mazzotta and his coaching staff work on further developing the squad and integrating emerging talent into the Under-21 setup.

As part of the programme, Malta Under-21s will also play an international friendly away from home against the Moldova national under-21 football team. The match is scheduled for June 4 at the Municipality Stadium in Orhei, Moldova, with kick-off set for 18:00 CET.

The fixture is expected to provide the young Maltese side with another valuable opportunity to gain international experience and continue their development following the conclusion of the domestic season. It will also allow the coaching staff to closely assess the players in a competitive environment ahead of future commitments.

One of the notable aspects of Mazzotta’s provisional selection is the inclusion of five players currently playing abroad in England, Italy and the United States, highlighting the growing number of Maltese youngsters gaining experience overseas.

Malta Under-21 Squad

Goalkeepers:
Karl Sargent (Gżira United F.C.), Liam Frendo (Valletta F.C.), Fabian Lauri (Sliema Wanderers F.C.), Jake Scicluna (Marsa F.C.).

Defenders:
Deacon Abela (Gżira United), Nathan Cross (Birkirkara F.C.), Ivin Farrugia (Mġarr United F.C.), Matteo Gambin (Fgura United F.C.), Benjamin Hili (Balzan F.C.), Shelom Magri (Birkirkara), Zven Polidano (Żabbar St. Patrick F.C.), Nikita Shchepetkin (U.S. Livorno 1915), Tristan Viviani (San Diego, USA), Sven Xerri (Ħamrun Spartans F.C.).

Midfielders:
Andrew Borg (Gżira United), Bjorn Buhagiar (Gudja United F.C.), Lucas Caruana (Hibernians F.C.), Dejan Farrugia (Gżira United), Kaden Fenech (Birkirkara), Jae Grech (Balzan), Jake Micallef (Żabbar St. Patrick), Lukas Okeke (Swieqi United F.C.).

Forwards:
Shaisen Attard (Ħamrun Spartans), Kai Bartolo (Amersham Town F.C.), Brooklyn Borg (Gżira United), Alfie Bridgman (Moneyfields F.C.), Isaiah Chukunyere (Hibernians), Aston Ellard (Barnsley F.C.), Sean Gatt (Santa Lucia F.C.), Trezeguet Zammit (Sirens F.C.), and Gabriel Vella (Kerċem Ajax F.C.).

Gerald Fenech

Sports Editor
Veteran Journalist