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Wes Burns credits Bellamy for Wales recovery
Wes Burns says Craig Bellamy's monthly check-ins helped him overcome career-threatening knee injury
In brief
Wes Burns says Craig Bellamy's monthly check-ins helped him overcome career-threatening knee injury Bellamy's consistent support was critical for Burns' return to Wales after a 2025 knee injury Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Bellamy's support
Wes Burns credits Craig Bellamy for monthly check-ins after his 2025 knee injury
“The world of football forgets you very, very fast when you're not playing”
Injury timeline
Burns missed 11 months after tearing ACL in January 2025
Wales return
Burns returned to Wales after two-year absence in Nations League campaign
Leicester move
Burns joined Leicester City after Ipswich's 2025-26 promotion
Recovery mindset
Burns felt 'one second away from disaster' after injury
Leicester prospects
Leicester sit 13th in League One with two wins from seven games
Future games
Burns aims to play Denmark and Norway in Nations League
Bellamy's role
Bellamy had similar injury history as player
Career impact
Burns' career could have ended with 2025 injury
At a glance
Bellamy's consistent support was critical for Burns' return to Wales after a 2025 knee injury
