England vs Wales Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained
Wales have adjusted their style of play with Bellamy.
When comparing Robert Page’s final 12 games as coach to Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, one clear change is a strategic change emphasizing ball control and controlling matches through possession.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football
During Page's tenure, The Welsh intense style centered around pressing intensely off the ball, mainly in the flanks, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.
Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach
The new coach has consistently employed a back four, encouraging his players to get on the ball and construct offensive moves in a more prosaic manner.
Measurable Differences
The new strategy has resulted in a much greater amount of possession, a higher tally of passes and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas.
Wales also boast a improved expected goals metric with Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Will Bellamy's tactics give Wales a greater chance of beating England?
The new approach since the change demonstrates a clear move away from Page's methods.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Less giveaways in attack
- Enhanced scoring probability
