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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Gegenpress
    Mentality:Positive
    Formation:4-1-2-3
    Team Fluidity:Flexible

    In Possession

    Pass Into Space
    Play Out Of Defence
    Underlap Left
    Underlap Right
    Higher Tempo

    In Transition

    Counter
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    High Press
    Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Get Stuck In
    Step Up More

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:4-1-4-1
    Description:Defensive shape aims to compact the midfield and press high.
    Evidence:High Press + Get Stuck In with a focus on preventing short GK distribution.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:4-3-3
    Description:Wide and fluid attacking structure with Inside Forwards cutting inside to create shooting opportunities.
    Evidence:Mezzalas underlapping aided by Inside Forwards and an Advanced Forward.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Utilizes rapid ball movement with a focus on creating space for the Inside Forwards and exploiting width through Mezzalas.

    Defensive Transition

    Intense counter-pressing to quickly regain possession, relying on high player engagement.

    Main Focus

    Exploiting gaps in opposition defenses while maintaining a compact structure when out of possession.

    Key Strengths

    Dynamic Midfield Play

    Two Mezzalas (Simons and Leggio) support attacks while creating space for the Inside Forwards.

    Defensive Solidity

    Ball-Playing Defenders can initiate build-up play and maintain possession.

    Combative Pressing

    High pressing ensures regaining possession effectively and quickly.

    Conflicting Directions

    Potential Fragility Against Counter-Attacks

    Aggressive pressing may leave gaps for quick counter-attacks, especially if the back line is caught high.

    Overload on One Side

    Underlapping tactics may create imbalances if one side is overloaded.

    Vulnerability to Long-Range Shots

    High defensive line with press may invite long-range efforts.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Enhance Defensive Width

    Consider adjusting the Full-Back's duty to Attack to provide better options during build-up.

    Adjust Midfield Shapes

    Consider switching a Mezzala to a Box-to-Box Midfielder to diversify midfield operations.

    Increase Defensive Depth

    Introduce a more conservative duty for one of the Ball-Playing Defenders to solidify the defensive phase.

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