Captain Johann Berg Gudmundsson expressed that international football poses challenges in implementing a new style quickly, stating, 'It's difficult in international games you don't have a lot of time to implement your style of play.' This highlights the tension between aspirations for a new approach and the realities of international matches where training time is limited.
Gudmundsson praised Craig Bellamy's coaching ability, remarking, 'He was a fantastic coach when he was at Burnley, a fantastic human being.' He acknowledged Bellamy's aspirations for the Wales team to play positively, noting, 'I know he wants to play good football as we did at Burnley, especially that first season.' This shows Gudmundsson's confidence in Bellamy's leadership.
The article mentions that under Bellamy, Wales has shown a bold new style, evidenced by a 'goalless draw with Turkey, followed by a 2-1 win in Montenegro.' Gudmundsson notes significant changes, stating, 'Wales are clearly more aggressive off the ball than they were under Bellamy's predecessor Rob Page.' This points to a revitalization of the team's approach.
While acknowledging the ambitious changes under Bellamy, Gudmundsson remarked on the developmental challenges, saying, 'We have had discussions about it but he's only two games in and the way he wants to play perfect football is not there.' This indicates a recognition that growth takes time despite initial promise.
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