Wales vs England Tactical Analysis: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Style Unpacked
The Welsh national team have adjusted their approach of play with Craig Bellamy.
By 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 new approach emphasizing possession and dominating games through possession.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Football
Under Page, Wales' intense style was based on pressing aggressively without possession, especially in the flanks, mostly employing a fluid 3-4-3 formation to push forward aggressively.
Bellamy's Fresh Approach
The new coach has consistently employed a back four, encouraging his players to get on the ball and develop plays more methodically.
Measurable Differences
This tactical shift has produced a far higher average ball control, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.
Wales also boast a improved expected goals metric under Bellamy.
The Big Question
Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a better opportunity of defeating England?
The strategic changes since the change demonstrates a significant departure away from the previous regime.
- Increased possession
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
