Antonio's absence from Jamaica's Nations League match against U.S due to lost passport

Jamaica striker Michail Antonio will unfortunately be absent from Monday's CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final second leg against the United States due to the loss of his passport, confirmed by Jamaica boss Steve McClaren.

West Ham forward Antonio missed Jamaica's 1-0 loss to the U.S. on Thursday in the first leg in Kingston due to suspension.

The 34-year-old, along with forward Kaheim Dixon, will miss the second leg in St. Louis Missouri as they were unable to travel after losing their passports.

"Antonio and Dixon lost passports, it was too late to get new ones and to get visas to come over here, so they are missing," McClaren told reporters ahead of the game at the Energizer Park.

Antonio has scored five goals in 21 appearances for his country since his debut in 2021. 

Jamaica will be looking to bounce back to reach the Nations League semi-finals and improve on their third place finish last season.

"Away from home, we've been in good form recently. This will be a completely different game altogether,"  McClaren added.

"We know that USA on home soil is a totally different team, so we expect another very difficult game but come here with optimism and belief."