Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked
The Welsh national team have altered their style of football with their new coach.
By comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach to Bellamy's opening 12 as Wales head coach, a noticeable shift has been a new approach prioritizing ball control and dominating games with the ball.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football
With Page in charge, The Welsh intense style centered around applying high pressure off the ball, particularly in wide areas, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to attack directly.
Craig Bellamy's New Direction
The new coach has consistently employed a back four, encouraging his players to get on the ball and develop plays with greater patience.
Measurable Shifts
This tactical shift has led to a much greater possession rate, a increased pass count and a slight reduction in how regularly they give the ball away in attacking areas.
Additionally, Wales displays a higher expected goals tally since Bellamy took over.
Key Consideration
Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a better opportunity of beating England?
The new approach since the change represents a notable shift away from the old system.
- Higher possession rates
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Less giveaways in attack
- Enhanced scoring probability
