England vs Wales Tactical Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's New Style Unpacked
The Welsh national team have adjusted their approach of football with Bellamy.
When comparing the previous manager's final 12 games as coach to Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, a noticeable shift is a new approach emphasizing possession and controlling matches through possession.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Football
During Page's tenure, Wales' intense style focused on pressing aggressively without possession, particularly in wide areas, predominantly using a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Bellamy has only utilized a four-man defense, urging the squad to hold the ball and build attacks with greater patience.
Statistical Changes
The new strategy has resulted in a far higher average amount of possession, a increased pass count and a slight reduction in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas.
The team also shows a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Will Bellamy's tactics offer Wales a improved likelihood of overcoming England?
The new approach under Bellamy represents a clear move from the old system.
- Increased possession
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Enhanced scoring probability
