England vs Wales Strategic Breakdown: Bellamy's New Style Unpacked
Wales have adjusted their style of play with Craig Bellamy.
By comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach with Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, a noticeable shift has been a strategic change to focus more on possession and dominating games through possession.
The Page Era: High-Energy Football
With Page in charge, Wales' high-energy approach focused on pressing intensely off the ball, especially in the wings, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to attack directly.
Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Bellamy has only utilized a back four, urging the squad to maintain possession and construct offensive moves with greater patience.
Statistical Shifts
The new strategy has resulted in a significantly increased ball control, a higher tally of passes and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession high up the pitch.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
Key Consideration
Can Bellamy's approach provide Wales a better opportunity of beating England?
The new approach with the new coach represents a notable shift away from the old system.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Fewer losses in advanced areas
- Improved expected goals
