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    Formation & Style

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

    In Possession

    Pass Into Space
    Play Out Of Defence
    Whipped Crosses
    Work Ball Into Box
    Be More Expressive
    Higher Tempo
    Narrow

    In Transition

    Distribute to Centre-Backs
    Slow Pace Down
    Counter

    Out of Possession

    Lower Defensive Line
    High Press
    More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Step Up More

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:Compact 4-2-3-1
    Description:The team maintains a compact structure when out of possession, utilizing high pressing and stepping up to challenge opponents.
    Evidence:Lower Defensive Line with High Press and Step Up More.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:Fluid 4-2-3-1
    Description:Focus on wide play, utilizing Inside Forwards and overlapping Full-Backs to create opportunities.
    Evidence:In Possession instructions emphasize Narrow tactics while using Whipped Crosses and Heightened Tempo.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Utilizing width through Inside Forwards and a Trequartista to create goal-scoring opportunities while varying the attack with whipped crosses.

    Defensive Transition

    Quickly transitioning into a low defensive block to regroup and counter-press effectively.

    Main Focus

    Maximizing forward momentum through quick passing and positioning to exploit spaces.

    Key Strengths

    Attacking Width

    Inside Forwards (Perišić, Kulusevski) occupy wide positions to stretch the opposition, creating space for the Trequartista (Lo Celso).

    Midfield Control

    The combination of BWM (Skipp) and DLP (Bissouma) provides both defensive stability and creativity.

    Dynamic Attack

    The presence of an Advanced Forward (Son) and Trequartista allows for versatile attacking movements.

    Conflicting Directions

    High Press with Low Defensive Line

    Utilizing a high pressing approach while maintaining a lower defensive line can lead to vulnerabilities during transitions.

    Focus on Whipped Crosses

    High emphasis on whipped crosses may not align with the players' heading abilities and physicality.

    Overlapping Full-Backs with Narrow Attacking Shape

    If Full-Backs (Spence, Dimarco) push high while forwards maintain a narrow shape, it can leave gaps at the back.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Increase Width in Attack

    Consider widening the attack to stretch defenders and create more space for the Trequartista and for overlaps.

    Adjust Defensive Line Height

    Consider raising the defensive line to maintain pressure and synchronize with the high press.

    Exploit Counter Attack Opportunities

    Ensure the team is ready for quick transitions, especially with Dinamico positioning and quick forwards.

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