Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained
The Welsh national team have altered their style of football under Bellamy.
When comparing the previous manager's final 12 games as coach with Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference is a new approach emphasizing possession and controlling matches through possession.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Play
With Page in charge, The Welsh high-energy approach centered around pressing aggressively off the ball, mainly in the flanks, typically using a flexible 3-4-3 system to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's Different Style
Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a back four, pushing the team to hold the ball and construct offensive moves more methodically.
Statistical Shifts
The new strategy has led to a significantly increased possession rate, a more completed passes and a slight reduction in how frequently they lose possession high up the pitch.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics since Bellamy took over.
Key Consideration
Do Bellamy's strategies provide Wales a better opportunity of beating England?
The strategic changes since the change represents a clear move away from the previous regime.
- Higher possession rates
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Better xG numbers
