England vs Wales Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained
The Welsh national team have altered their approach of play under Bellamy.
When comparing the previous manager's final 12 games as coach with Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, one clear change has been a new approach prioritizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball.
The Page Era: Aggressive Football
Under Page, The Welsh high-energy approach focused on pressing intensely without possession, particularly in wide areas, mostly employing a flexible 3-4-3 system to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's New Direction
Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a four-man defense, encouraging his players to get on the ball and construct offensive moves with greater patience.
Statistical Shifts
This tactical shift has produced a much greater possession rate, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how regularly they give the ball away high up the pitch.
Additionally, Wales displays a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a greater chance of beating England?
The tactical evolution under Bellamy represents a clear move from the previous regime.
- Increased possession
- More patient build-up
- Reduced high turnovers
- Better xG numbers
