Allen misses Wales' first match, Coach Page: "If we hurry up, we'll skip the World Cup"

Wales' debut at the World Cup in Qatar will be without one of the leaders, midfielder Joe Allen. The former Liverpool player, now at Swansea, is in the pits due to a muscle injury but coach Rob Page still wanted to include him in the group of 26, evaluating him day by day. "We said from the beginning that we would give every possible chance, but I have to be honest and say that Joe won't be able to be on the pitch tomorrow" - said Page in the conference -. "If he gets hurt again, it will definitely be out for the tournament. We will not rush things."