England vs Wales Tactical Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked
Wales have changed their approach of play under Bellamy.
When comparing the previous manager's last dozen matches in charge with Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference is a tactical switch prioritizing possession and controlling matches through possession.
The Page Era: High-Energy Football
With Page in charge, The Welsh intense style was based on pressing aggressively off the ball, particularly in wide areas, typically using a fluid 3-4-3 formation for direct attacks.
Bellamy's New Direction
Bellamy has consistently employed a defensive line of four, pushing the team to maintain possession and build attacks more methodically.
Statistical Differences
The new strategy has produced a significantly increased possession rate, a increased pass count and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.
Additionally, Wales displays a better xG statistics since Bellamy took over.
The Big Question
Do Bellamy's strategies offer Wales a improved likelihood of overcoming England?
The strategic changes with the new coach demonstrates a notable shift from the previous regime.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Less giveaways in attack
- Improved expected goals
