Brief
Craig Bellamy urges Wales to step up before Norway Nations League clash
Bellamy warns Wales they need to raise their level before facing Norway in Cardiff on Thursday.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Wales manager Craig Bellamy told a pre‑match press conference on Wednesday that his team must improve before hosting Norway in Cardiff on Thursday, after a 2‑0 defeat to Denmark in Copenhagen.
What happened
Wales lost 2‑0 to Denmark on Sunday in Copenhagen, a result Bellamy described as “unrecognisable”. The side will host Norway on Thursday, seeking their first win since November and their first since promotion to Nations League A.
What the reports add
The Guardian reported Bellamy praised Norway’s recent World Cup quarter‑final run and highlighted the talent of players such as Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard and Erling Haaland, noting their close‑aged sons as a sign of a strong future generation.
What was said
Bellamy said, “This team has been on a surge… they are progressing and they will keep going as well – they ain’t going away, especially with the youngsters they’ve got coming through.” He added, “I didn’t recognise anything about us in the game and that was hard… we were ‘in between’ and that comes from myself. I want us to improve as a team.”
How it came about
Bellamy’s comments follow his decision in mid‑September to stay with Wales rather than take a Burnley managerial offer, as covered by Felo News (Craig Bellamy Declines Burnley Offer, Stays with Wales). The upcoming Norway match is a key test in Wales’ Nations League campaign.
Key facts
- Wales lost 2-0 to Denmark in Copenhagen on Sunday. (theguardian.com)
- Wales will host Norway in Cardiff on Thursday. (theguardian.com)
- Bellamy said Wales looked "unrecognisable" in the Denmark loss. (theguardian.com)
- Bellamy praised Norway’s recent World Cup quarter‑final run and their young talent. (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Craig Bellamy urges Wales improvement but wary of Norway’s threat”
