CYMRU manager Rob Page is feeling the heat as the squad’s performance takes a nosedive. With just one measly win in their last 11 games, since they qualified for the 2022 World Cup, it’s safe to say they’re in a rough patch.
And if that wasn’t bad enough, they recently suffered a gut-wrenching 4-2 defeat against Armenia. No offense to Armenia, but they’re ranked 97th in the world. Ouch! This loss seriously damaged Wales’ chances of making it to the Euro 2024 finals in Germany next summer. Talk about a major setback.
In an attempt to calm the raging storm, Page called for a team meeting to address the disaster. He wants the players to put the Armenia game behind them and focus all their energy on their upcoming showdown against Turkey. “We’re a team in transition,” Page explained. “We have to remind ourselves where on the journey we are.” Transition or not, the fans are fuming, and Page needs to find a way to turn things around, pronto.
Page is quick to point out that expectations are sky-high after Cymrus’ first World Cup appearance in 64 years. But he thinks the poor results they’ve been seeing have a lot to do with the tough opponents they’ve faced. “Look at the standard of teams in the Nations League,” he argues. “If we were up against England, Netherlands, or Belgium a few years ago, it might have been more than just close games we lost in the 95th minute.”
Despite the gloomy outlook, team captain Aaron Ramsey remains surprisingly optimistic. He’s confident that Wales can bounce back in their match against Turkey. “I believe in this team,” Ramsey declares. “We have a good opportunity to get back on track. Hopefully, the rest will take care of itself. We’re in a decent position.”
Unfortunately, Cymru will be missing some key players in this crucial clash. Vice-captain Ben Davies won’t be making the trip to Samsun as he stays home for the birth of his first child. Congrats, Ben, but we’ll miss your defensive prowess out there. To add insult to injury, Kieffer Moore got himself sent off during the Armenia game, so he’s also sitting this one out.
All eyes are now on Cymru as they face Turkey in what could be a make-or-break qualifier. The team needs to dig deep, find their fighting spirit, and give it their all on the field. Can they turn their luck around and keep their Euro 2024 dreams alive? Let’s hope so, because Wales needs a win now more than ever.Cymru
