Wales vs England Tactical Analysis: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Explained
The Welsh national team have altered their style of play with their new coach.
Looking at Robert Page’s last dozen matches in charge to Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, one clear change is a new approach emphasizing ball control and dominating games through possession.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football
With Page in charge, The Welsh high-energy approach centered around pressing intensely without possession, especially in wide areas, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to attack directly.
Bellamy's Fresh Approach
The new coach has only utilized a four-man defense, pushing the team to maintain possession and build attacks with greater patience.
Measurable Differences
The change in approach has resulted in a significantly increased possession rate, a higher tally of passes and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in advanced positions.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
The Big Question
Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a improved likelihood of beating England?
The tactical evolution with the new coach demonstrates a significant departure from the previous regime.
- Higher possession rates
- More patient build-up
- Less giveaways in attack
- Enhanced scoring probability
