Wales vs England Strategic Analysis: Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained
The Welsh national team have changed their style of play with their new coach.
Looking at Robert Page’s final 12 games in charge with Craig Bellamy's opening 12 as Wales head coach, a noticeable shift is a tactical switch to focus more on possession and controlling matches with the ball.
The Page Era: High-Energy Play
During Page's tenure, Wales' high-energy approach centered around applying high pressure without possession, especially in the flanks, mostly employing a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.
Craig Bellamy's New Direction
The new coach has only utilized a defensive line of four, pushing the team to maintain possession and build attacks more methodically.
Statistical Shifts
This tactical shift has resulted in a much greater possession rate, a more completed passes and a slight reduction in how frequently they lose possession in advanced positions.
Additionally, Wales displays a improved expected goals metric since Bellamy took over.
The Big Question
Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a better opportunity of overcoming England?
The new approach since the change signifies a notable shift from the old system.
- Increased possession
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Better xG numbers
