Wales vs England Tactical Analysis: Bellamy's Fresh Approach Unpacked
The Welsh national team have adjusted their method of football under Bellamy.
When comparing Robert Page’s final 12 games as coach with Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference has been a strategic change prioritizing possession and controlling matches with the ball.
The Page Era: Aggressive Football
With Page in charge, The Welsh aggressive tactics focused on applying high pressure without possession, especially in the flanks, typically using a flexible 3-4-3 system to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach
Bellamy has so far exclusively used a defensive line of four, urging the squad to maintain possession and develop plays with greater patience.
Statistical Differences
The change in approach has produced a much greater ball control, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession in advanced positions.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Will Bellamy's tactics offer Wales a better opportunity of defeating England?
The new approach under Bellamy represents a notable shift away from Page's methods.
- Increased possession
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Less giveaways in attack
- Better xG numbers
