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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Custom
Mentality:Positive
Formation:4-2-3-1 DM Wide
Team Fluidity:Flexible
In Possession
Shorter Passing
Pass Into Space
Play Out Of Defence
Work Ball Into Box
Overlap Left
Overlap Right
Higher Tempo
Fairly Narrow
In Transition
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:Compact defensive structure with a higher line to compress space.
Evidence:BWM-D at [3,3] and BPD-D at [2,2] supporting defensive integrity.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:4-3
Description:Fluid attacking shape with varied attacking roles providing opportunities in the final third.
Evidence:IF-A at [6,1] and AM-S at [5,3] facilitating direct goal-scoring chances.
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Focus on narrowing the play with short passing and overlaps, utilizing the inside forwards and attacking midfielder to create chances.
Defensive Transition
Quick counter-press to regain possession after losing the ball, while maintaining a higher defensive line.
Main Focus
Utilize the width through overlapping full-backs and inside forwards to stretch the opposition.
Key Strengths
Ball Distribution
The presence of ball-playing defenders (BPD) allows for effective distribution from the back.
Attacking Flexibility
Various attacking roles allow for unpredictable movements and multiple attacking avenues.
Counter-Pressing
Effective counter-pressing strategy to quickly regain possession and exploit transitions.
Conflicting Directions
Rigid Full-Back Role
Having attacking duties on full-backs might conflict with a higher defensive line, leaving space behind.
Midfield Balance
Potential imbalance from having both DLP-S and BWM-D may lead to a lack of creativity.
High Line with Pace
A high defensive line could be risky against fast attackers, especially in a counter situation.
Tactical Suggestions
Adjust Full-Back Depth
Consider adjusting full-back duties to a standard role when facing pacey opposition.
Midfield Redistribution
Evaluate swapping roles of DLP and BWM for a more attack-oriented approach.
Counter-Defense Strategy
Adjust defensive line height to mitigate risks against counter attacks.
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