England vs Wales Tactical Analysis: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked
Wales have adjusted their method of football with Bellamy.
By comparing Robert Page’s final 12 games as coach to Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference has been a new approach emphasizing ball control and dominating games through possession.
The Page Era: High-Energy Play
Under Page, Wales' high-energy approach centered around pressing intensely without possession, especially in the flanks, predominantly using a flexible 3-4-3 system to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's New Direction
The new coach has only utilized a four-man defense, encouraging his players to maintain possession and construct offensive moves in a more prosaic manner.
Statistical Shifts
The new strategy has produced a significantly increased ball control, a increased pass count and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in advanced positions.
Additionally, Wales displays a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
The Big Question
Will Bellamy's tactics offer Wales a improved likelihood of beating England?
The new approach since the change represents a significant departure from the previous regime.
- Increased possession
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
