Wales are winless in 4 matches in 2026 and missed out on qualification for the World Cup after dropping to Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties within the play-off semi-finals in March.
Talking earlier than his facet’s pleasant fixtures in opposition to Ghana and Romania in June, Bellamy confirmed he had rejected membership presents to commit his future to Wales.
However simply weeks after the Crimson Dragons drew 1-1 with Ghana in Cardiff and misplaced 2-1 to Romania in Bucharest, it emerged that Bellamy was closing in on a return to Burnley, the place he labored as an assistant to Vincent Kompany between 2022 and 2024.
Because it was confirmed Bellamy wouldn’t be becoming a member of Burnley, Wales assistant boss Piet Cremers has departed the FAW to grow to be Membership NXT boss whereas Chris Gunter left his function as head coach of the under-19s to affix Oxford United.
Former Wales worldwide Nia Jones feels Bellamy has bridges to construct as his facet put together for a return to aggressive motion subsequent month.
“[After] Turkey, his first recreation, he famously mentioned will probably be the worst we’ll ever be. It will get you excited, you’d need to go to battle with him,” she mentioned.
“The Bosnia recreation, he mentioned we’re going all out, however we went out. He retains saying issues, and the extra you say issues and do not again it up… He has bought a tricky job with the Nations League group, however the carrot that is dangling is a house Euros for him.
“He is bought a bit of constructing as much as do now given what’s occurred within the final couple of months.”
Wales start their Nations League marketing campaign in opposition to Portugal in Lisbon on 24 September earlier than going through Denmark in Copenhagen three days later.
Bellamy’s facet then meet Norway and Denmark at Cardiff Metropolis Stadium in October.
The ultimate two matches of the marketing campaign happen in November with Wales travelling to Norway earlier than internet hosting Portugal.
