{"id":68899,"date":"2022-12-06T15:50:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=68899"},"modified":"2022-12-12T11:25:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T11:25:46","slug":"three-questions-rob-page-must-answer-before-euro-2024-qualifying-kicks-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/12\/06\/three-questions-rob-page-must-answer-before-euro-2024-qualifying-kicks-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Three questions Rob Page must answer before Euro 2024 qualifying kicks off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The roles of Bale and Ramsey, up and coming talent and backroom pedigree are on fans&#8217; minds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AS the dust settles on Wales\u2019 exit out of what many hoped would be <em>the<\/em> World Cup of a lifetime, eyes are already eagerly turning to the next campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Red Wall<\/em> are booking their flights to Split, ordering their factor-50 for whichever Turkish city plays host and doing the maths on whether their annual leave will quite stretch to trips to Latvia and Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69018\" width=\"716\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup.jpg 628w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup-293x182.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69018\" width=\"716\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup.jpg 628w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Page-World-Cup-293x182.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rob Page looks on during the Wales World Cup match against England. <\/strong><br>Instagram: @fawales<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Like the fans, the players will want to put the disappointment of Qatar behind them and look ahead to the EURO 2024 qualifiers in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt a post-mortem will be taking place with lessons to be learned from what went wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three questions Rob Page must find an answer to if Cymru are to hit the ground running in Croatia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bale and Ramsey: stick or twist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was plain to see that Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey were shadows of the players that we are so used to seeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Struggles with fitness and game-time have been <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/11\/22\/the-numbers-that-prove-the-fitness-gap-between-wales-and-world-cup-group-b-rivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well documented<\/a> and a big part of Wales\u2019 underperformance was down to the pair not being at the races.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"462\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey.jpg 693w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey.jpg 693w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/aaron-ramsey-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Aaron Ramsey in action at the World Cup. <\/strong><br>Instagram: @fawales<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bale had only seven touches in the first half against England and was hooked at half-time, while Ramsey was the worst player on the pitch against Iran, according to <em>WalesOnline.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He gave the ball away more than anyone else and failed to make any tackles or interceptions, underlining to Page why he is not an effective deep-lying centre-midfielder.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-1024x297.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68924\" width=\"771\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-1024x297.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-770x224.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-293x85.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-1024x297.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68924\" width=\"771\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-1024x297.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-770x224.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran-293x85.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/mq7S8-no-of-times-possession-lost-vs-iran.png 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Credit: Alfie Reynolds<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There is no doubt that both are still capable of producing big moments, as Bale showed against the USA and in qualifying, as well as for LA FC in the Major League Soccer Cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it seems that the days where both could consistently dominate and almost win matches on their own for Wales are over.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"462\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale.jpg 693w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale.jpg 693w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Bale-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Gareth Bale celebrates his winner against Ukraine, the goal that got Wales into the World Cup.<\/strong> <br>Instagram: @fawales<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At 33 and 32 by the time of the next Welsh camp, they will not be spring chickens \u2013 but that does not mean retirement beckons either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ramsey, the younger of the two, should still have a couple of years left in him in the 10 role, if he can find regular fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Bale, although no longer capable of regular lung-busting drives down the wing, can equally continue to serve as the nation\u2019s talisman in a more central role. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither has any intention of hanging up their boots either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bale, Wales\u2019 most-capped player, told <em>BBC Sport: <\/em>\u201cI&#8217;ll keep going as long as I can and as long as I&#8217;m wanted\u201d, while Ramsey signed off a reflective Instagram post \u201cuntil next time\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClqlCBPIMiN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; 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<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClqlCBPIMiN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaron Ramsey reflects on his World Cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How Rob Page handles this situation could be his biggest test yet as Wales boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does he continue to stick with both regardless of form or fitness, knowing that it could be detrimental to the team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or does he take a leaf out of the John Toshack and Brian Flynn playbook and begin to phase experience out in favour of youth, starting qualification afresh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer likely lies somewhere in-between, which brings us on to the next question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are the next generation of stars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time of the next Euros, the remaining spine of the golden generation of 2016 to 2022 will be well on their way to a life of golf and punditry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bale and Joe Allen will be 34, Ramsey, 33, and Wayne Hennessey, 37.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey.jpg 976w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey.jpg 976w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Allen-Bale-Ramsey-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bale, Ramsey and Allen are at the tailend of their careers. <\/strong><br>Credit: BBC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blooding in some youngsters over the next 18 months could be crucial to the squad\u2019s chances in Germany, should they get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several candidates are knocking on the door of the first team, all of whom were included either in the World Cup squad or subsequent standby lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Luke Harris, 17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jersey-born attacking midfielder has been on fire for Fulham in Premier League Two, scoring six goals in five games in the reserve league. He has been linked with a \u00a330 million move to Chelsea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite only making three senior appearances so far for Fulham, he was included in the original standby list before pulling out through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was also called up to the squad for September\u2019s Nations League fixtures against Belgium and Poland, with Rob Page keen to integrate him into the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"769\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Luke-Harris-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Luke-Harris-1.jpg 706w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Luke-Harris-1-275x300.jpg 275w, 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@fawales<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rubin Colwill, 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cardiff City man seems a part of the furniture at international level, regularly appearing in squads since Euro 2020 and already bagging his first goal for his country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is at club level where he has struggled for regular minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A combination of injuries and lack of trust from Steve Morison had seen his progress stunted since he broke into the Bluebirds\u2019 side under Mick McCarthy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Colwill_Wales-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Colwill_Wales-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rubin Colwill shakes hands with France&#8217;s Moussa Sissoko. <\/strong><br>Credit: Cardiff City FC<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Morison&#8217;s replacement Mark Hudson, the former Cardiff skipper, is reportedly a fan of Colwill, describing him as a player who \u201cexcites us and excites the fans\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular fitness and game-time should see him start to fulfil his potential and deliver more regularly the flashes of brilliance he has already shown wherever he plays across the front three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ollie Cooper, 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most controversial omission from the 26-man squad was the Swansea attacking midfielder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has been instrumental in the Swans\u2019 play-off charge so far, contributing three goals and one assist in 17 games, including one in the South Wales Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Ollie_Cooper.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Ollie Cooper was unlucky to miss out on the 26-man squad. <\/strong><br>Credit: Swansea City FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He has handled the step up from a League Two loan spell with Newport County to the Championship and it seems a matter of time until he appears for his country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with Colwill or Harris, he is a player who could succeed Aaron Ramsey in that number-10 role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Page turn the page on recent results?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Form going into the World Cup made for pretty grim reading. One win in eight laid the way for the worst run in Rob Page\u2019s 31 matches in charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although that one victory was against Ukraine, and without it Welsh fans wouldn\u2019t have the privilege of feeling disappointed about a poor performance at the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, football is a fickle game, and some supporters are concerned about Page\u2019s ability to turn it around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Rob-Page-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Rob-Page-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Rob-Page-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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raised over his decisions to stick with Aaron Ramsey in a deep role, alongside Ethan Ampadu, as well as playing the same 3-5-2 system versus Iran that left Wales so exposed in the first half against the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a notion that he may not know his best formation either, deploying multiple systems over the course of the last 11 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/XQN2N-formations-used-in-previous-11-fixtures-2-1024x421.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/XQN2N-formations-used-in-previous-11-fixtures-2-1024x421.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/XQN2N-formations-used-in-previous-11-fixtures-2-300x123.png 300w, 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form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dutchman was brought in by Ryan Giggs and has top-level pedigree.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Albert-Stuivenberg-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68934\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Albert-Stuivenberg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Albert-Stuivenberg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Albert-Stuivenberg-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/Albert-Stuivenberg-1155x770.jpg 1155w, 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League leaders Arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since his departure, Rob Page has won five and lost seven in 19 games, compared to five wins and four losses in 12 with him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"306\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/bBGNt-rob-page-with-and-without-albert-stuivenberg-1024x306.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/bBGNt-rob-page-with-and-without-albert-stuivenberg-1024x306.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/bBGNt-rob-page-with-and-without-albert-stuivenberg-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/bBGNt-rob-page-with-and-without-albert-stuivenberg-770x230.png 770w, 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