Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's New Style Unpacked
The Welsh national team have altered their style of football under Bellamy.
When comparing the previous manager's final 12 games in charge to Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference has been a strategic change emphasizing ball control and controlling matches through possession.
The Page Era: Aggressive Play
Under Page, The Welsh intense style centered around pressing aggressively without possession, mainly in the wings, predominantly using a flexible 3-4-3 system to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's Different Style
The new coach has consistently employed a defensive line of four, urging the squad to get on the ball and construct offensive moves more methodically.
Statistical Changes
The new strategy has produced a significantly increased amount of possession, a more completed passes and a slight reduction in how often they turn the ball over in advanced positions.
The team also shows a improved expected goals metric under Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Will Bellamy's tactics offer Wales a improved likelihood of overcoming England?
The tactical evolution with the new coach represents a notable shift from the old system.
- Higher possession rates
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Reduced high turnovers
- Better xG numbers
