Wales vs England Strategic Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's New Style Explained
Wales have changed their style of football with Craig Bellamy.
Looking at Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach with Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a new approach emphasizing possession and dominating games with the ball.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Play
With Page in charge, Wales' aggressive tactics was based on pressing intensely off the ball, particularly in the flanks, predominantly using a fluid 3-4-3 formation to attack directly.
Bellamy's Different Style
The new coach has so far exclusively used a four-man defense, encouraging his players to get on the ball and build attacks in a more prosaic manner.
Measurable Shifts
This tactical shift has led to a much greater amount of possession, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.
The team also shows a better xG statistics under Bellamy.
Key Consideration
Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a better opportunity of beating England?
The new approach under Bellamy represents a notable shift away from the old system.
- Increased possession
- More patient build-up
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
