Wales caretaker manager Robert Page has confirmed that Ryan Giggs will be involved in the nation's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
It was only announced last week that the Welsh boss had agreed to remain on 'special leave' following his arrest in November after an allegation of assault, which Giggs denies.
The Welsh FA said in a statement that the former Manchester United winger "will not be involved" in the camp for their opening qualifiers against Belgium and the Czech Republic.
Page was also in charge of the team in November for a friendly with the United States and UEFA Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland and he said around that time, that Giggs was "only a phone call away".
When asked if that applied to this month's international camp, his answer appeared to go against the Welsh FA's statement.
"Absolutely, of course, like he [Giggs] does every other camp," said Page.
"All the staff will have an input so we will all gather and have conversations about the squad and about the opposition and the analysis, things will be no different with regards to that.
"Yes I am here as the front man at the minute, but it will be no different to what it was in November. He will have an input and rightly so."
15 November 2020; Wales players, including Gareth Bale, celebrate after David Brooks, second from left, scored their side's first goal during the UEFA Nations League B match between Wales and Republic of Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileGiggs has had his bail extended in February after denying the allegation of assault.
Page, who was capped 41 times for Wales, insists that there have been no discussions over the prospect of him remaining in his role for the rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament this summer.
"It's exactly the same as in November. No different," he said.
"I'm very proud again to be leading the boys out but it's business as usual. That is our main focus.
"We have three really important games coming up for different reasons, two World Cup qualifiers and a great friendly for others to put their stamp on potentially the squad for the Euros in the summer. It's a big camp for us and one we are really looking forward to."
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