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Wales are still without several first-team players in Nations League match

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The Bournemouth attacking midfielder, 23, was added to the squad on Friday after recovering from an ankle injury.

Wales’ long list of absentees includes Aaron Ramsey, Joe Allen, Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon and Tom Lawrence.

Ryan Giggs’ side won without them in Finland on Thursday and could make changes for the Bulgaria fixture.

Giggs is considering a first start for Liverpool’s 19-year-old full-back Neco Williams after he impressed from the bench in Helsinki.

Williams was one of three players to make their Wales debuts against Finland, with another 19-year-old, Manchester United’s Dylan Levitt, starting in midfield and Swansea City centre-back Ben Cabango, 20, coming on as a substitute.

Wales captain Gareth Bale was taken off at half-time as he was lacking match fitness, and the Real Madrid forward’s minutes may be managed again in Cardiff.

The same could be true of Liverpool attacking midfielder Harry Wilson, who came on for Bale against Finland.

“We had a few knocks from the other night – Jonny Williams had a knock, Harry Wilson a little dead leg. Gareth a little knock – but everyone trained today [Saturday],” said Giggs.

“Everyone’s available with Broosky coming back in and I’ve got a selection headache. It’s a good position to be in.”

Brooks, who has not played for Wales since June 2019 because of injury, is a welcome addition to Giggs’ attacking options.

West Bromwich Albion forward Hal Robson-Kanu could feature for the first time since 2017.

The 31-year-old is back in the Wales squad after reversing his decision to retire from international football but did not play a minute during the victory in Finland.

Meanwhile, Bulgaria will be without captain Petar Zanev after the defender was injured during Thursday’s 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland.

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