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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom
    Mentality:Positive
    Formation:4-2-3-1 DM AM Wide
    Team Fluidity:Flexible

    In Possession

    Shorter Passing
    Play Out Of Defence
    Low Crosses
    Dribble Less
    Work Ball Into Box
    Slightly Higher Tempo

    In Transition

    Take Short Kicks
    Distribute To Centre-Backs
    Distribute To Full-Backs
    Distribute Quickly
    Counter
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Get Stuck In

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:4-2
    Description:Standard four-man defence alongside two holding midfielders providing cover.
    Evidence:BPD at [2,2] and CD at [2,3] with DM at [3,3] (Volante-A).

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:4-3
    Description:A wide formation with attacking players supported by midfield leads.
    Evidence:IF at [5,1], AP at [4,3], CF at [6,3] ensuring offensive threats.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    The formation promotes short passing with the aim to create space through dribbling and working the ball into the box.

    Defensive Transition

    Quick counter-pressing to regain possession, utilizing short distribution for quick transitions.

    Main Focus

    Utilizing width through the wing roles to stretch the opposition and create opportunities for the forwards.

    Key Strengths

    Ball-Playing From the Back

    Utilization of Ball-Playing Defender to initiate play from the back.

    Wide Attacking Play

    Wingers and wing-backs deployed effectively to create width.

    Pressing Strategy

    Effective high pressing to recover ball quickly.

    Conflicting Directions

    Counter-Press vs. High Defensive Line

    High defensive line may leave space behind when pressing.

    Short Passing vs. Higher Tempo

    Short passing may conflict with a desire for higher tempo gameplay.

    Defensive Midfielder’s Role

    Volante-A may leave defensive gaps if not supported correctly.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Adjust Tempo

    Consider adjusting tempo to align better with passing style.

    Consider Dual Midfielders

    Deploy a more defensive-minded midfielder to support the back line.

    Fine-tune Pressing Triggers

    Refine when and how to initiate pressing to decrease space behind line.

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