Mazzotta names 22-man Malta U-21 Squad for Moldova friendly

Malta Under-21 national team coach Davide Mazzotta has announced his final 22-man squad for next week’s international friendly away to Moldova.

The squad has been selected following an intensive training camp held after the conclusion of the domestic season, with Mazzotta and his coaching staff using the opportunity to assess a wider pool of players ahead of future commitments.

Malta will travel to Moldova for a friendly match against the hosts on 4 June at the Municipality Stadium in Orhei, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 CET.

The fixture forms part of the Under-21s’ ongoing development programme and will provide another valuable opportunity for the young Maltese players to gain international experience against foreign opposition.

Mazzotta had initially named a provisional squad of 31 players, which has now been reduced to a final travelling party of 22. The selected group includes a blend of players competing in the domestic leagues and several youngsters currently plying their trade abroad.

Malta Under-21 Squad

Goalkeepers
Liam Frendo (Valletta FC), Karl Sargent (Gżira United FC)

Defenders
Nathan Cross (Birkirkara FC), Shelom Magri (Birkirkara FC), Ivin Farrugia (Mġarr United FC), Benjamin Hili (Swieqi United FC), Nikita Shchepetkin (US Livorno, Italy), Jake Vassallo (Mosta FC), Matteo Gambin (Fgura United FC), Sven Xerri (Ħamrun Spartans FC)

Midfielders
Andrew Borg (Gżira United FC), Brooklyn Borg (Gżira United FC), Lucas Okeke (Swieqi United FC), Bjorn Buhagiar (Gudja United FC), Trezeguet Zammit (Sirens FC), Kaiden Fenech (Birkirkara FC)

Forwards
Shaisen Attard (Ħamrun Spartans FC), Nicholas Agius (Żabbar St Patrick FC), Kai Bartolo (Amersham Town FC, England), Alfie Bridgman (Moneyfields FC, England), Sean Gatt (Santa Lucia FC), Aston Ellard (Barnsley FC, England)

The match against Moldova is expected to offer an important test for Malta’s emerging talents as the coaching staff continues to build a competitive squad for upcoming UEFA Under-21 commitments. The encounter will also provide several players with the opportunity to stake their claim for a regular place in the national setup.