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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Custom
Mentality:Attacking
Formation:4-2-3-1 Wide
Team Fluidity:Fluid
In Possession
Low Crosses
Run At Defence
Focus Play Down The Left
Focus Play Down The Right
Slightly Higher Tempo
Fairly Narrow
In Transition
Roll It Out
Distribute Quickly
Counter
Counter-Press
Out of Possession
Much Higher Defensive Line
Mid Block
Much More Often
Prevent Short GK Distribution
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:High Line
Description:Defensive line is set to engage opponents higher up the pitch.
Evidence:Much Higher Defensive Line at [2,2], [2,3], [2,4].
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:4-2-3-1 Wide
Description:Attacking shape focuses on creating width and exploiting gaps through the middle.
Evidence:AF at [6,3] and W at [5,1] complementing PF at [6,2].
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Utilizes width with overlapping runs from full-backs and combines well with attacking midfielders.
Defensive Transition
Quick shift to a mid-block aiming to regain possession promptly.
Main Focus
Exploit the flanks while maintaining an attacking mindset.
Key Strengths
Effective Goal Scoring
Recent matches show a high conversion rate in the penalty area.
Fluid Attacking Movement
Players frequently make overlapping runs, which confuses defenses.
Solid Midfield Presence
The double pivot protects the defense while allowing creativity.
Conflicting Directions
Vulnerability to Counter-Attacks
High defensive line can be exploited by quick opposition counters.
Limited Defensive Coverage
The attacking mentality may leave space behind for opposition midfielders.
Over-reliance on Full-Backs
If full-backs are caught high, the team may lack defensive stability.
Tactical Suggestions
Option for Retracting Full-Backs
Consider adjusting the FBs to support less frequently to maintain defensive balance.
Introducing a More Defensive Midfielder
A BWM could bolster the midfield's defensive capabilities.
Review Defensive Setting
Adopt a lower defensive line to reduce vulnerability to fast breaks.
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