Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's Fresh Style Unpacked
The Welsh national team have altered their approach of football under their new coach.
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 new approach prioritizing ball control and dominating games through possession.
The Page Era: Aggressive Football
During Page's tenure, The Welsh high-energy approach was based on pressing aggressively off the ball, especially in the flanks, mostly employing a fluid 3-4-3 formation to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Bellamy has consistently employed a defensive line of four, encouraging his players to get on the ball and build attacks more methodically.
Statistical Shifts
The new strategy has led to a significantly increased ball control, a increased pass count and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession high up the pitch.
Additionally, Wales displays a improved expected goals metric with Bellamy.
The Big Question
Will Bellamy's tactics give Wales a improved likelihood of defeating England?
The tactical evolution with the new coach represents a clear move away from the previous regime.
- Higher possession rates
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Reduced high turnovers
- Improved expected goals
