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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom Gegenpress
    Mentality:Positive
    Formation:4-2-3-1 Wide
    Team Fluidity:Fluid

    In Possession

    Shorter Passing

    In Transition

    Take Short Kicks
    Distribute to Centre-Backs

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    Mid Block
    More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:4-2
    Description:Compact midfield block, organized and ready to intercept opposition play.
    Evidence:Two defensive midfielders (Lavia - CAR-Su [3,3] and Caicedo - CM-Su [4,3]) provide protection.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:4-3
    Description:Utilizing width and overlapping runs to stretch the opponent's defensive line.
    Evidence:The inside forwards (Palmer - IF-A [6,2] and Omorodion - PF-A [6,3]) create spaces for full-backs to overlap.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Focus on quick transitions using shorter passing to exploit spaces.

    Defensive Transition

    Pressing high to win the ball back quickly, preventing the opposition from building.

    Key Strengths

    Dynamic Pressing

    The gegenpress approach allows for quick regains of possession through intense pressing.

    Unpredictable Attack

    With multiple attacking options and different roles in the front line, the attack remains fluid.

    Solid Defensive Base

    Having a BPD and NCB provides both ball distribution and defensive solidity.

    Conflicting Directions

    Lack of Width in Midfield

    With only one wide midfielder (FB [Chilwell - FB-Su [2,1]]) and the central midfield being rather compact, this can lead to predictable play.

    Vulnerability to Counterattacks

    A higher defensive line may expose the team to quick transitions from the opposition.

    Over-reliance on Pressing

    If the pressing fails, the team can be caught off guard and gaps can develop, especially in midfield.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Consider more width in midfield

    Incorporating additional width via wingers could stretch the opposition further and facilitate better passing lanes.

    Adjust defensive line width

    Narrowing the defensive line may help cover against counters more effectively.

    Introduce a more balanced role for Lavia

    Consider changing the Carrilero to a Box-to-Box Midfielder (BBM) to ensure support in transitions and across the pitch.

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