England vs Wales Strategic Analysis: Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained
Wales have changed their method of football with Craig Bellamy.
By comparing the previous manager's last dozen matches as coach with Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, a noticeable shift has been a strategic change prioritizing ball control and dominating games through possession.
The Page Era: Aggressive Football
Under Page, The Welsh intense style centered around pressing intensely off the ball, especially in the wings, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.
Craig Bellamy's New Direction
Bellamy has consistently employed a back four, urging the squad to maintain possession and develop plays more methodically.
Statistical Shifts
This tactical shift has produced a much greater possession rate, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how regularly they give the ball away in advanced positions.
Additionally, Wales displays a higher expected goals tally with Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Can Bellamy's approach give Wales a better opportunity of overcoming England?
The strategic changes since the change represents a significant departure away from the old system.
- More ball control
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
