England vs Wales Strategic Analysis: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked
The Welsh national team have adjusted their style of play with Craig Bellamy.
Looking at the previous manager's last dozen matches as coach to Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, a noticeable shift has been a new approach emphasizing possession and controlling matches with the ball.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Play
Under Page, The Welsh aggressive tactics was based on pressing aggressively without possession, especially in the wings, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's New Direction
Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a back four, urging the squad to maintain possession and build attacks in a more prosaic manner.
Statistical Changes
The new strategy has produced a far higher average amount of possession, a higher tally of passes and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over high up the pitch.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics under Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a greater chance of overcoming England?
The new approach since the change signifies a notable shift from the previous regime.
- More ball control
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability