US EditionWales Labour Against Liechtenstein but Keep Hopes Alive
Cremers, 31, leads Wales in World Cup qualifier after Bellamy's suspension, becoming youngest UEFA national coach since 1971 with strong tactical and elite club experience.
- In Vaduz, Piet Cremers, assistant coach, will lead Wales as Craig Bellamy, Wales manager, is suspended; Cremers, who only turned 31 last month, becomes the youngest UEFA national coach since 1971.
- Craig Bellamy is absent because he is serving a touchline ban after receiving a second yellow card last month, and he confirmed Cremers would take charge ahead of the trip to Vaduz.
- Cremers brings high-level experience from Manchester City and Burnley, having worked under Pep Guardiola as chief analyst for four Premier League titles and aiding Burnley's 101-point Championship win in 2023.
- With four starters one booking away from suspension, selection is fragile as Wales must win the Tuesday tie at Cardiff City Stadium to secure a better play-off draw, Bellamy said.
- About 3,000 Wales fans filled three sides of the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz as Jordan James scored his first Wales goal to secure a 1 win against Liechtenstein, ranked 206 out of 210.
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Piet Cremers, born in Amstelveen, will take over as Wales' national coach on Saturday afternoon in the crucial away match against Liechtenstein in the World Cup qualifiers.
A professional football stadium symbolizes the stage for international matches. (Symbolic image - AI generated) Upday Stock Images Dutchman Piet Cremers (31) from Amstelveen will lead the Wales national team tonight in the crucial World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein. The assistant coach replaces the suspended head coach Craig Bellamy and thus makes history: he becomes the youngest coach to lead a European national team in an official match…
Piet Cremers will be the interim coach for Wales against Liechtenstein on Saturday. The 31-year-old Dutchman will become the youngest national coach in Europe since 1971.
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