Bellamy had been out since February with serious groin and stomach problems - which needed surgery - and only returned at the end of last term for the friendly in Holland on June 1.

He had made a full recovery and had been in sparkling pre-season for West Ham with five goals in five appearances. But on Monday at Ipswich, Bellamy picked up a hamstring injury which will keep him out for a month.

Toshack was unable to name Bellamy today in Cardiff when he unveiled his squad for the friendly with Georgia at Swansea's Liberty Stadium on August 20.

That match is the last Wales warm-up game ahead of their opening World Cup group matches against Azerbaijan and Russia on September 6 and 10.

And the chances of Bellamy being fit for either match is now doubtful.

Toshack is also without Derby's Lewin Nyatanga, who has suffered a knee injury in pre-season.

Toshack said: "The injuries to Craig and Lewin are a real worry for us this close to the qualifiers. Craig is a very important player for us while Lewin has become a reliable defender.

"It is more worrying because we also look likely to be without central defenders James Collins and Danny Gabbidon."

Collins is back in training at West Ham after a cruciate knee ligament operation and should be available for the qualifiers in October against Liechtenstein and Germany.

But although Gabbidon has had intensive treatment on groin and back problems during the summer, his progress has not been as encouraging.

Toshack added: "The news on James is encouraging, he may even be available next month. I think we will have to wait a little longer for Danny."

Toshack has recalled Robert Earnshaw to the squad after a six-month exile from his plans.

Earnshaw's form and attitude had been a major doubt for Toshack, as the former Cardiff man's unhappy spell at Derby was coming to an end.

The 27-year-old, with 39 caps, has now moved to Nottingham Forest and Toshack hopes the transfer will give him a new lease of life.

Toshack has not included any of the 28 under-21 players named by coach Brian Flynn earlier in the week for their crucial UEFA championship qualifier against Romania at Wrexham the same night.

That means senior squad players like Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale, Wayne Hennessey and Chris Gunter - who would certainly have played against Georgia - have been left to concentrate on the under-21 game, where victory would send Wales into the play-offs in November for next summer's finals in Sweden.

Also back in the fold is Cardiff midfielder Paul Parry, who has not played for his country in 18 months for personal reasons.

Wrexham defender Steve Evans also holds his place. If he plays against Georgia he will be the first non-league player to figure in a senior Wales international since 1930.

Toshack made it clear that for this one week, Wales' under-21s are more important to him.

He said: "The game in Wrexham for the under-21s takes centre stage, it would be a huge boost for Welsh football if they could qualify for Sweden, so Brian can have anyone he wants to boosts his squad.

"Some of the players in Brian's squad who he decides not to use, will come back to the senior squad for the Georgia game."

Toshack now has the opportunity to look at several of his fringe players ahead of the World Cup games, with midfielder David Vaughan now back home after a difficult spell with Real Sociedad.

The former Crewe man has now joined Blackpool and has the chance to re-establish himself in Toshack's plans.

Striker Freddy Eastwood will also relish his call-up, having frequently been involved in the squad last season while being out in the cold at his former club, Wolves. A move to Coventry should at least give him regular club football.

Toshack added: "This game gives me a chance to look at other candidates for starting spots come the World Cup ties.

"I do not look upon this game as a rehearsal for the World Cup games - we need to see who arrives on the Monday before the Azerbaijan match before we can make any decisions."