Czech FA chief reveals why Rangers hero Ryan Naderi wasn’t included in squad despite recent change of allegiance

CZECH FA chief Pavel Nedved has revealed they are desperate to cut through red tape to allow Rangers striker Ryan Naderi to make his international debut after a frustrating hold-up. And the former Juventus and Lazio star, turned general manager…

The Scottish Sun

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 10:22 AM

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Rangers striker Ryan Naderi was left out of the Czech Republic squad due to administrative delays.
The 23-year-old forward has chosen to represent the Czech Republic over Germany and Bulgaria.
Czech FA general manager Pavel Nedved praised Naderi's personal efforts to resolve the paperwork.

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Czech FA general manager Pavel Nedved has revealed that administrative delays have prevented Rangers striker Ryan Naderi from making his international debut. The 23-year-old forward is eligible to represent Germany, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria, but has chosen to pledge his international allegiance to the Czech Republic.

Despite Naderi's decision, he was left out of manager Santi Denia's squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against England, Spain, and Croatia. Nedved praised Naderi's efforts to resolve the paperwork in the UK and expressed hope that the remaining bureaucracy in Brno or Prague can be resolved quickly to allow a future call-up.

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