Wes Burns, a winger who plays for the Wales national team, has praised head coach Craig Bellamy for his support after Burns suffered a serious knee injury in 2025 that nearly ended his career. The injury occurred during a match between Ipswich Town and Liverpool in January 2025, when Burns tore his anterior cruciate ligament, a major knee ligament that often requires extensive recovery. This injury kept him out of action for nearly a year, and when he returned to the club 11 months later, he was no longer considered for selection in Wales' World Cup qualification campaign, which ultimately failed. Despite this, Burns said that Bellamy's consistent communication and encouragement helped him feel connected to the national team and motivated to continue his recovery. Burns has now returned to the Wales squad for the first time in two years and is hoping to play a role in the Nations League campaign. The campaign began with a 1-0 loss to Portugal, in which Burns did not play. He is expected to feature in Wales' next Nations League match against Denmark on Sunday, 27 September, at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. The game will be broadcast live on several BBC platforms, offering fans the chance to watch the match from home. Burns described the moment of his injury as feeling like "one second away from disaster," highlighting the uncertainty about how serious the injury was at the time. He emphasized the importance of proper rehabilitation and acknowledged that Bellamy's support was especially valuable, given the coach's own history of dealing with similar injuries. This experience helped Burns stay positive and focused on his recovery. Burns had the chance to return to the Premier League with Ipswich Town after their promotion in the 2025-26 campaign but chose to sign with Leicester City instead, opting for a longer contract with the club. He believes Leicester, which is currently performing poorly in League One, will improve as the season progresses, citing the potential of manager Russell Martin and the team's focus on playing attractive football. Burns' last appearance for Leicester was a 30-minute substitute stint against Barnsley on 19 September, and he is now looking forward to facing international teams like Norway and Denmark. While he acknowledges the significant quality gap, he remains confident in his ability to contribute, based on his previous experiences in high-level matches.