Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach Explained
The Welsh national team have adjusted their approach of football with their new coach.
By comparing the previous manager's last dozen matches as coach to Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, a noticeable shift is a tactical switch emphasizing possession and controlling matches with the ball.
The Page Era: Aggressive Football
With Page in charge, Wales' aggressive tactics centered around pressing intensely without possession, mainly in the wings, 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, urging the squad to hold the ball and develop plays more methodically.
Measurable Differences
The change in approach has resulted in a significantly increased ball control, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas.
Wales also boast a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a greater chance of overcoming England?
The strategic changes under Bellamy signifies a clear move away from Page's methods.
- Increased possession
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
