England vs Wales Tactical Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked
The Welsh national team have altered their approach of football with Bellamy.
By comparing the previous manager's final 12 games as coach with Craig Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference has been a tactical switch prioritizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Play
With Page in charge, Wales' high-energy approach centered around pressing aggressively without possession, mainly in wide areas, predominantly using a fluid 3-4-3 formation to push forward aggressively.
Bellamy's New Direction
Bellamy has consistently employed a four-man defense, urging the squad to hold the ball and develop plays with greater patience.
Measurable Differences
The change in approach has produced a much greater ball control, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how regularly they give the ball away in attacking areas.
The team also shows a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Do Bellamy's strategies offer Wales a better opportunity of defeating England?
The tactical evolution since the change represents a notable shift from the previous regime.
- Increased possession
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Improved expected goals
