Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Approach Explained
Wales have changed their style of play with Craig Bellamy.
By comparing the previous manager's final 12 games in charge with Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference is a strategic change emphasizing possession and controlling matches through possession.
The Page Era: High-Energy Play
During Page's tenure, The Welsh intense style focused on pressing aggressively off the ball, particularly in the wings, mostly employing a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Different Style
The new coach has only utilized a defensive line of four, pushing the team to maintain possession and construct offensive moves more methodically.
Statistical Shifts
The change in approach has produced a significantly increased ball control, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.
The team also shows a improved expected goals metric since Bellamy took over.
Key Consideration
Will Bellamy's tactics give Wales a better opportunity of beating England?
The new approach with the new coach represents a significant departure from the previous regime.
- Increased possession
- More patient build-up
- Less giveaways in attack
- Better xG numbers
