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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Gegenpress
Mentality:Positive
Formation:4-2-3-1 DM AM Wide
Team Fluidity:Flexible
In Possession
Shorter Passing
Play Out Of Defence
Fairly Narrow
In Transition
Roll It Out
Counter-Press
Out of Possession
Mid Block
Get Stuck In
Drop Off More
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:4-2-3-1
Description:A compact shape with two pivots in midfield to protect the back four.
Evidence:DM at [3,3] (Shigehiro - DM-De) alongside BWM at [3,4] (Nago - BWM-Su) supports defensive solidity.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:4-2-3-1
Description:Wingers stretch the play with a central focus on AM and PF.
Evidence:Winger at [5,4] (Lacava - W-Su) and Inside Forward at [5,3] (Ferreira - IF-Su) while AM at [5,2] (Roberto López - AM-At) supports the PF ([6,3]).
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Quick transitions supported by a narrow approach, focusing on exploiting central spaces.
Defensive Transition
High press with counter-pressing to regain possession quickly.
Main Focus
Utilizing width from wingers while central players look to exploit gaps.
Key Strengths
Attacking Width
Possession-focused play using wing players to create space.
Defensive Solidity
Double pivot supports defensive arrangements.
Dynamic Attacking Play
Versatile roles in attack keep opposition defenses guessing.
Conflicting Directions
Central Vulnerability
Opposition may exploit central areas due to a narrow attack.
Defensive Pressing Risk
High pressing could leave gaps if ineffective.
Possession Overcommitment
Short passing intended may lead to turnovers, especially in high-press scenarios.
Tactical Suggestions
Wider Play
Encourage full-backs to overlap more to create width.
Increased Pressing Intensity
Enhance counter-pressing to regain possession quickly.
Counter-Attowing Maneuvering
Use of target man tactics to facilitate quick breaks.
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