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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Custom
Mentality:Balanced
Formation:4-2-3-1 Wide
Team Fluidity:Fluid
In Possession
Shorter Passing
Low Crosses
Dribble Less
Work Ball Into Box
Fairly Narrow
Waste Time Sometimes
In Transition
Roll It Out
Distribute To Centre-Backs
Distribute To Full-Backs
Counter-Press
Out of Possession
High Press
Much More Often
Prevent Short GK Distribution
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:4-2-3-1
Description:A solid defensive shape with two holding midfielders providing cover for the back four.
Evidence:Two DMs (Sacha as DM-Su and Yirenkyi as DLP-Su) allow for structured front-to-back connections.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:4-2-3-1
Description:Utilizes width from wing-backs and inside forwards to stretch the opposition and create goal-scoring opportunities.
Evidence:Inside Forwards (Edozie & Volpato) flanking an Advanced Forward (Six Seven) effectively support wide attacks.
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Focus on building from the back, utilizing the width created by the wing-back while incorporating support from the inside forwards and attacking midfielder.
Defensive Transition
Quickly transition into a high press to regain possession, looking to nullify opponent's forward momentum.
Main Focus
Structured possession with an emphasis on exploiting wide areas through combination play.
Key Strengths
Effective Width
Utilizing wing-backs and inside forwards allows for dynamic and flexible attacking play.
Solid Midfield Control
Double pivot ensures good cover and distribution in the midfield.
Defensive Resilience
The team is structured to absorb pressure effectively.
Conflicting Directions
Potential Defensive Vulnerability
With high pressing, there may be gaps left in the defensive structure.
Transition Risks
Quick transitions can lead to disorganization during counters.
Inside Forward Cramping
Inside forwards could restrict the attacking space regularly available.
Tactical Suggestions
Consider Wider Midfield Shape
Widen the midfield to create more space for wing-backs and reduce inside congestion.
Adjust Pressing Intensity
Moderate pressing intensity to maintain positional discipline during defensive phases.
Encourage Overlapping Play
Encourage wing-backs to make overlapping runs to stretch the defense.
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