Wales trio are KICKED OUT of the squad for ‘breaking hotel curfew’

Rabbi Matondo, Hal Robson-Kanu and Tyler Roberts have been booted out of the Wales squad for breaking a hotel curfew, according to The Athletic.

In a brief statement, Wales announced that the trio would return to their clubs immediately and miss Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier with the Czech Republic after ‘breaching FAW protocol’.

The statement did not reveal a specific reason behind the decision to release Matondo, Robson-Kanu and Roberts, but it is claimed all three players were caught out of their bedrooms after a curfew imposed by Wales’ coaching staff.

Hal Robson-Kanu (left) and Rabbi Matondo (right) have been released from the Wales squad 

Leeds striker Tyler Roberts has also been booted out for reportedly breaking a hotel curfew

The Athletic say there is no suggestion the stars broke Covid rules, with Wales working in a strict bubble during the international break.

Wales’ statement read: ‘Three members of the Cymru senior national squad – Hal Robson-Kanu, Rabbi Matondo and Tyler Roberts – have been released from the Welsh camp today after breaching FAW protocol.

‘The three players will be returning to their respective clubs this afternoon.

‘The FAW will not be making any further comment.’

Leeds forward Roberts apologised for his behaviour on Instagram, suggesting the protocol breach was staying up too late.

Roberts said: ‘Gutted to be leaving the camp early, but rules are rules and I shouldn’t have been up later in the hotel than the set time.

‘Sorry to the team, staff and Wales fans. I will continue to work as hard as I can to earn my place in the squad for the euros.’

Roberts came off the bench in Wales’ World Cup qualifying defeat by Belgium last week and started Saturday’s 1-0 friendly win over Mexico.

Matondo started the game against Mexico in Cardiff, while Robson-Kanu was used a substitute by caretaker boss Robert Page.

All three will be missing for what already appears a crucial World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.

The Czechs sit top of Group E after a win and draw from their opening two games, while Wales are second bottom after throwing away a 1-0 lead to lose against Belgium last week.