Wales have changed their style of play with Bellamy.
When comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach to Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a tactical switch to focus more on possession and dominating games with the ball.
The Page Era: Aggressive Football
During Page's tenure, Wales' intense style centered around pressing intensely off the ball, particularly in the flanks, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy's Different Style
The new coach has consistently employed a defensive line of four, pushing the team to get on the ball and develop plays with greater patience.
Statistical Differences
The change in approach has led to a significantly increased amount of possession, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.
The team also shows a higher expected goals tally since Bellamy took over.
Main Talking Point
Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a improved likelihood of overcoming England?
The tactical evolution with the new coach demonstrates a clear move away from the previous regime.
- Higher possession rates
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
