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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Custom Gegenpress
Mentality:Positive
Formation:4-2-3-1 Braga
Team Fluidity:Structured
In Possession
Pass Into Space
Play Out of Defence
Low Crosses
Higher Tempo
In Transition
Focus Play Down the Left
Distribute to Centre-Backs
Distribute to Full-Backs
Counter-Press
Out of Possession
Higher Defensive Line
Press More Often
Prevent Short GK Distribution
Tighter Marking
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:4-2-3-1
Description:Standard defensive shape with four defenders and two holding midfielders.
Evidence:The presence of 2CBs, 2FBs, and 2DMs provides a solid defensive framework.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:4-2-3-1
Description:Utilizes wingers to stretch the play and create space for the attacking midfield.
Evidence:The arrangement of WM and ST allows for varied attacking options.
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Utilize width with the wingers while maintaining pace and movement to create space for the attacking midfield.
Defensive Transition
Quickly transition to defend with a focus on high pressing to regain possession.
Main Focus
High tempo with an emphasis on pressing and utilizing space effectively.
Key Strengths
Width in Attack
The wingers can exploit the flanks creating space for central players.
Solid Midfield Control
With two central midfielders, the team can retain possession and support both defense and attack.
Aggressive Pressing
High pressing can disrupt opposition play and regain possession quickly.
Conflicting Directions
Defensive Exposures
The higher line might create vulnerabilities against fast counter-attacks.
Winger Roles
Inconsistent roles can affect attacking cohesion if not executed well.
Lack of Central Support
Potential overloads in central areas against teams that use three central midfielders.
Tactical Suggestions
Balance Midfield Duties
Consider having one more defensive player in midfield to cover central spaces.
Adjust Defensive Line
Lower the defensive line to prevent quick counters.
Utilize Full-Backs More
Encourage overlapping runs from full-backs to stretch the opposition.
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Guides for this formation
The tactical theory behind the 4-2-3-1 Braga: roles, instructions, and the trade-offs that decide whether the system holds up.
Player pairings
Midfield Pairs in 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2
Double pivots and flat pairs in 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2: when each pairing works, when it collapses, and the AMC unicorn that rescues both.
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Playing styles
Gegenpressing: A Full Guide
Klopp-style gegenpressing in FM, including squad profile, line-and-press pairing, sustainable workload, and the antipatterns to avoid.
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