Wales are set to take on Norway in their third UEFA Nations League group-stage clash this Thursday at Cardiff City Stadium, hoping to get back on the winning trail after a difficult start to their campaign.
The Dragons arrive at this fixture in rough shape, rooted to the foot of their Nations League group table. They have lost both of their opening away games, first edging out a narrow 1-0 defeat against Portugal before suffering a disheartening 2-0 reverse versus Denmark. Under Craig Bellamy, Wales have now gone six matches without a victory in any competition. With results urgently needing to improve, the team will aim to use the support of their home crowd in Cardiff to spark a turnaround in their tournament fortunes.
Wales team news
Bellamy is dealing with a major selection dilemma as his squad has been badly hit by injuries in the wake of those back-to-back losses to Portugal and Denmark.
Wales will miss their star attacker Harry Wilson entirely, while centre-back Joe Rodon is ruled out because of a hamstring problem.
Making matters worse, forwards Nathan Broadhead and David Brooks, experienced goalkeeper Karl Darlow, and promising young defender Dylan Lawlor have all been sidelined by different physical issues.
Given these significant absences in attack, teenage striker Lewis Koumas is making a strong case to come into the side ahead of Kieffer Moore as the main forward.
In midfield, Josh Sheehan and Jordan James are locked in a tight battle to earn the role alongside holding midfielder Ethan Ampadu, who is expected to provide stability in front of the defence.
Wales predicted lineup
Possible Wales starting XI: Ward; Roberts, Mepham, Davies, N Williams; Ampadu, Sheehan; D James, Johnson, Thomas; Koumas
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Thursday, 1st October.
How to watch Wales vs Norway?
Fans in the UK can watch the game live without needing a subscription, as it will be shown on BBC Two and S4C.
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