England vs Wales Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Style Unpacked
The Welsh national team have adjusted their style of football with their new coach.
By comparing the previous manager's final 12 games as coach with Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, an obvious difference is a new approach emphasizing possession and controlling matches with the ball.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football
Under Page, The Welsh intense style focused on applying high pressure off the ball, mainly in the flanks, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to attack directly.
Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Craig Bellamy has consistently employed a defensive line of four, encouraging his players to hold the ball and build attacks more methodically.
Statistical Changes
The change in approach has resulted in a far higher average amount of possession, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession in advanced positions.
Wales also boast a improved expected goals metric with Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Do Bellamy's strategies offer Wales a better opportunity of defeating England?
The tactical evolution under Bellamy represents a clear move away from the old system.
- More ball control
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Fewer losses in advanced areas
- Enhanced scoring probability
