England vs Wales Strategic Breakdown: Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked
Wales have changed their method of play under Bellamy.
When comparing Robert Page’s final 12 games in charge to Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a strategic change to focus more on ball control and dominating games through possession.
The Page Era: Aggressive Play
With Page in charge, The Welsh intense style focused on pressing aggressively without possession, mainly in the wings, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.
Bellamy's New Direction
The new coach has only utilized a back four, urging the squad to maintain possession and develop plays more methodically.
Measurable Differences
The change in approach has resulted in a significantly increased ball control, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how regularly they give the ball away in attacking areas.
Additionally, Wales displays a improved expected goals metric since Bellamy took over.
Key Consideration
Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a better opportunity of overcoming England?
The strategic changes since the change signifies a clear move away from the old system.
- Increased possession
- More patient build-up
- Fewer losses in advanced areas
- Improved expected goals
