Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained
The Welsh national team have altered their method of play under their new coach.
When comparing the previous manager's last dozen matches in charge to Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a strategic change to focus more on ball control and controlling matches with the ball.
The Page Era: High-Energy Football
During Page's tenure, The Welsh intense style centered around pressing intensely without possession, particularly in the flanks, typically using a flexible 3-4-3 system to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Bellamy has consistently employed a back four, pushing the team to maintain possession and build attacks in a more prosaic manner.
Statistical Differences
The new strategy has led to a far higher average possession rate, a increased pass count and a slight reduction in how regularly they give the ball away in advanced positions.
Additionally, Wales displays a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
The Big Question
Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a improved likelihood of beating England?
The new approach with the new coach demonstrates a notable shift away from the old system.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
