Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained
The Welsh national team have changed their method of play under Craig Bellamy.
By comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches in charge with Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a new approach emphasizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Football
Under Page, Wales' aggressive tactics was based on pressing intensely off the ball, mainly in wide areas, typically using a fluid 3-4-3 formation to attack directly.
Craig Bellamy's New Direction
The new coach has consistently employed a back four, encouraging his players to maintain possession and construct offensive moves more methodically.
Measurable Shifts
The change in approach has resulted in a much greater amount of possession, a increased pass count and a slight reduction in how frequently they lose possession high up the pitch.
The team also shows a better xG statistics under Bellamy.
The Big Question
Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a greater chance of overcoming England?
The new approach under Bellamy represents a notable shift away from Page's methods.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Less giveaways in attack
- Enhanced scoring probability
