Assistant boss Piet Cremers will lead the team in Bellamy’s absence, with fellow coaches Andrew Crofts and James Rowberry alongside him.

Whether or not Bellamy’s influence is diminished by his banishment from the touchline, anything other than a comfortable Wales win in Liechtenstein is unthinkable.

There are only four countries in the world ranked lower than the Liechtensteiners in 206th, and their predominantly part-time team – featuring students and office workers – have failed to score a single goal in their six games of this campaign, conceding 23.

Wales are aiming to win in Vaduz and then beat North Macedonia in Cardiff on Tuesday to finish second in Group J and secure home advantage for their World Cup play-off semi-final in March.

There are scenarios where Wales could finish ahead of North Macedonia with a draw at Cardiff City Stadium, but that would require a winning margin of at least six goals in Vaduz.

Bellamy will have both games in mind when he selects his team to face Liechtenstein, mindful of the fact that six of his squad are one yellow card away from suspension.

Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Jordan James, Josh Sheehan and Neco Williams will all have to be on their guard, while Harry Wilson will be unavailable as he serves a one-match ban for getting his second booking of the campaign last month.

“Of course, we have one eye [on suspensions] but, for us, it’s play the strongest possible team we have right now, take care of what we feel might be Liechtenstein’s weaknesses,” said Bellamy.

“Tomorrow’s the most important game because it’s our next game. Now, if it’s actually turning out the way we want it to be, then we’ll start having an eye on it [North Macedonia], but not until then.

“We’re adaptive, whatever happens, but we believe it’s in our hands to give ourselves a home play-off.”