Wales vs England Strategic Breakdown: Bellamy's New Style Explained
The Welsh national team have changed their approach of football under their new coach.
By comparing the previous manager's final 12 games in charge with Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, an obvious difference is a tactical switch to focus more on ball control and dominating games with the ball.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Play
With Page in charge, Wales' high-energy approach focused on pressing intensely without possession, mainly in wide areas, mostly employing a fluid 3-4-3 formation to attack directly.
Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Craig Bellamy has consistently employed a four-man defense, urging the squad to get on the ball and develop plays with greater patience.
Statistical Differences
The change in approach has resulted in a significantly increased amount of possession, a more completed passes and a slight reduction in how regularly they give the ball away high up the pitch.
Additionally, Wales displays a higher expected goals tally with Bellamy.
Key Consideration
Do Bellamy's strategies provide Wales a greater chance of overcoming England?
The strategic changes since the change represents a clear move from the previous regime.
- More ball control
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Improved expected goals
