Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Approach Unpacked
Wales have altered their method of play under Craig Bellamy.
Looking at the previous manager's final 12 games in charge to Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, a noticeable shift is a new approach emphasizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football
Under Page, The Welsh aggressive tactics focused on pressing intensely off the ball, mainly in the flanks, predominantly using a fluid 3-4-3 formation for direct attacks.
Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Craig Bellamy has consistently employed a four-man defense, encouraging his players to hold the ball and construct offensive moves with greater patience.
Statistical Changes
The new strategy has led to a much greater amount of possession, a higher tally of passes and a small decrease in how regularly they give the ball away high up the pitch.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics under Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a greater chance of defeating England?
The strategic changes with the new coach signifies a notable shift from Page's methods.
- Increased possession
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Improved expected goals
