Wales vs England Strategic Analysis: Bellamy's Fresh Style Unpacked
Wales have altered their approach of play with their new coach.
When comparing the previous manager's final 12 games in charge with Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, a noticeable shift is a strategic change emphasizing possession and dominating games through possession.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Play
During Page's tenure, The Welsh aggressive tactics focused on pressing aggressively without possession, especially in the flanks, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to push forward aggressively.
Bellamy's Different Style
The new coach has so far exclusively used a four-man defense, encouraging his players to maintain possession and construct offensive moves more methodically.
Statistical Shifts
The change in approach has resulted in a much greater amount of possession, a increased pass count and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas.
The team also shows a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Can Bellamy's approach offer Wales a greater chance of beating England?
The new approach under Bellamy signifies a significant departure away from the old system.
- Higher possession rates
- More patient build-up
- Fewer losses in advanced areas
- Better xG numbers
