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Description of problem:
Microdnf only accepts package names (without globs) for removal.
It is not possible to enter more detailed specifications and thus, for example, select a specific version of the package to uninstall - for example, which kernel we want to uninstall.

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
All versions

How reproducible:
Try using NEVRA to specify the package to be removed.

Actual results:
Only the package names are accepted. For example, "kernel". This will remove all installed kernels. 

Expected results:
Ability to select a specific version of packages to remove, for example using NEVRA.

Additional info:
Problem can be fixed in libdnf. Microdnf uses the libdnf function `dnf_context_remove`, which only accepts package names.

Patch that adds full <package-spec> support as in dnf, including support for globs (wildcards) and searching against 'provides' and 'file provides': https://github.com/rpm-software-management/libdnf/pull/1478
CI tests: https://github.com/rpm-software-management/ci-dnf-stack/pull/1105

AC: Ensure that microdnf for remove command handles other spec forms then package name. The patch is delivered with CI tests that covers those scenarios.

Since the problem described in this bug report should be
resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a
resolution of ERRATA.

For information on the advisory (libdnf bug fix and enhancement update), and where to find the updated
files, follow the link below.

If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report.

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2022:7711