Ryan Giggs to miss start of Wales World Cup qualifying amid police investigation
Robert Page will be in charge of the games against Belgium, Mexico and the Czech Republic
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Your support makes all the difference.Ryan Giggs will not be part of the upcoming international camp after agreeing with Wales to sit out the next three games amid his ongoing police investigation.
The former Manchester United star, 47, is on “special leave” after his arrest on 1 November on suspicion of assault.
Robert Page will be in charge of the games against Belgium, Mexico and the Czech Republic and will be assisted by Albert Stuivenberg, as was the case for the previous break in November.
Giggs’ bail from Greater Manchester Police has been extended to 1 May.
An FAW statement said: “The Football Association of Wales (FAW) and Ryan Giggs have mutually agreed that he will not be involved in the upcoming international camp.
“Robert Page will take charge for the next three matches against Belgium, Mexico and the Czech Republic and will be supported by Albert Stuivenberg as was the case during the last international window in November.
“The Cymru squad for these upcoming matches will be announced on Monday 15th March. The FAW will not be making any further comment at this current time.”
Giggs has rejected the allegations of assault, with a statement on his behalf at the time reading: “Mr Giggs denies all allegations of assault made against him.
“He is co-operating with the police and will continue to assist them with their ongoing investigations.”
Page enjoyed a successful time in his first international break as caretaker boss, drawing 0-0 with the United States in a friendly and beating Ireland and Finland to earn promotion to the top tier of the Nations League.
He will name his Welsh squad on 15 March.
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