Bellamy says four-match window strained Wales after Denmark defeat

Wales lost 1-0 to Denmark in the Nations League, with a second-half Rasmus Hojlund penalty deciding the match. It was Wales’s third defeat in four games played over 10 days. [1]

In comments reported by BBC Sport on 4 October 2026, Wales head coach Craig Bellamy said the four-match international window had put particular strain on his injury-hit squad. He argued that the schedule favoured larger national teams. This year, the September and October international breaks were merged for the first time. [1]

Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Dylan Lawlor and Harry Wilson missed the entire camp through injury, while David Brooks left after the opening defeat by Portugal. Bellamy said Dan James was not fit enough to face Denmark and that Ben Davies probably should have been rested. He said Wales could not find enough energy to have a greater influence on the game, but noted that goalkeeper Danny Ward had made two important saves before the penalty. [1]