England vs Wales Strategic Analysis: Bellamy's Fresh Approach Unpacked
The Welsh national team have adjusted their style of football under their new coach.
When comparing the previous manager's final 12 games in charge with Craig Bellamy's opening 12 as Wales head coach, an obvious difference has been a tactical switch prioritizing possession and dominating games with the ball.
The Page Era: Aggressive Play
During Page's tenure, The Welsh high-energy approach centered around pressing aggressively off the ball, particularly in the flanks, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Different Style
Craig Bellamy has consistently employed a back four, pushing the team to maintain possession and develop plays in a more prosaic manner.
Measurable Changes
The change in approach has produced a significantly increased ball control, a increased pass count and a modest drop in how often they turn the ball over in advanced positions.
Wales also boast a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.
The Big Question
Will Bellamy's tactics offer Wales a greater chance of beating England?
The new approach with the new coach signifies a significant departure away from the previous regime.
- Higher possession rates
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Better xG numbers
