It was impossible for Wales to replace Gareth Bale.
Goal Former Dragons assistant boss Kit Simmons Robert Page’s new rotation could qualify for Euro 2024 without the superman, he believes.
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Two wins for Wales in Group D, which starts today against Armenia in Yerevan before hosting Turkey in Cardiff on Tuesday evening, will book a fourth major tournament in five attempts.
Simmons had been part of the backroom staff at the previous three finals but left his position after disappointment at last year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Wales’ first World Cup since 1958 It was also a swansong for former Captain Bill.
Welsh legend He hung up his boots on a glittering international career that saw him rack up a record 111 caps and score 41 goals. For his country.
But Simons believes that the European Championship dreamers with Paige can achieve success and reach the finals in Germany next summer.
“Wales can qualify. It’s in their hands,” Simons said. “Armenia and Turkey are big matches and all of this is worth playing for.”
“You expected us to beat Armenia at home but we didn’t and we learned a lesson. The performance and result were really bad.
“But we can definitely beat them away from home. Can we beat Turkey? We have done it before so we can qualify.”
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Bale’s final appearance for Wales came in a 3-0 defeat at home England About a year ago.
But Simmons, who was also Chris Coleman’s longtime second-in-command, was encouraged by Harry Wilson, Kiefer Moore, Brennan Johnson and David Brooks share the offensive load.
Simmons (52 years old) added: “We have found a different way to play and succeed.
“Balio is gone and while we have good players, there is no superman to come in and score goals out of nothing for us.
“It’s impossible to replace Gareth. He was world class, he was a talisman, and even if he wasn’t playing his best, he would show up with a moment of magic.
“It was unbelievable what he did for Wales and how he achieved it. The game has to be different now and we have to share goals and assists.”
Page broke up with Simmons after the World Cup, which the former didFulham The manager describes a “fairytale” as the Dragons qualified for their first world finals in 64 years.
“I’m really disappointed about the way I left, because it was a great job that meant a lot to me,” Simmons said.
“But I also feel happy. I’ve been an assistant coach three times and played in three major tournaments.
“I had a great time and had great opportunities, so I have no regrets.
“As players, we were on the verge of failure like against Romania in the 1994 World Cup, so qualifying for the World Cup was a fairytale.
“We have reached the tournament, the fairy tale has ended and reality has hit us.
“We played really good teams, some players were injured or not quite fit for the game, and it took its toll. We couldn’t change that.
“There wasn’t much we could do to achieve different results.
“You are on the biggest stage of world football, and if you have any weaknesses or problems they magnify and explode.
He added: “I still think that Wales qualifying for the World Cup was a huge and great achievement.
“Of course, everyone was disappointed with the performance, except for the second half of the USA match.
“But if you think and look at where we were and take into account the factors we were dealing with, it wasn’t a huge surprise.
“We had a group of players who were unbelievable, a few of whom were coming towards the end of the tournament.
“Gareth and Joe Allen were so important to Wales and the way we played. When we played well, they were pivotal to that.
“I’m really happy they got the chance to play in the World Cup.
“Now it’s a different time and the beginning of another cycle. It’s going to take some time.
“Reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2016 was unbelievable, but we also lost 6-1 in Serbia with Baliu, Joe and Ashley Williams, the nucleus of the same team.
“People need to be patient, trust the process, and stand up for what they believe in.”
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