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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom Tiki-Taka
    Mentality:Balanced
    Formation:4-2-3-1 Wide
    Team Fluidity:Flexible

    In Possession

    Much Shorter Passing
    Play Out Of Defense
    Low Crosses
    Dribble Less
    Work Ball Into Box
    Fairly Narrow

    In Transition

    Distribute Quickly
    Hold Shape
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    High Press
    Much More Often
    Prevent Short GK Distribution

    Team Shape Without Ball

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    Team Shape With Ball

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    Key Strengths

    Possession Retention

    The Tiki-Taka style promotes strong ball retention through short passing and working the ball into the box.

    Fluid Attacking Play

    The combination of Inside Forwards and an Advanced Forward allows for versatile attacking options and quick movement for goal scoring opportunities.

    Strong Midfield Control

    With a Ball Winning Midfielder and Advanced Playmaker, the midfield is well-equipped to disrupt opposition play and create chances.

    Defensive Compactness

    The shape and duties of defenders and midfielders offer a compact structure that can frustrate opposing attackers.

    Conflicting Directions

    Counter-Press vs. Hold Shape

    The tactics of counter-pressing after losing the ball conflict with the instruction to hold shape, which may lead to gaps in defense.

    High Press with Fairly Narrow Width

    A high press might require wider positioning to compress space, conflicting with the fairly narrow attacking setup.

    Enganche Role vs. Width

    The Enganche typically occupies central spaces, which may limit width and effectiveness of wide players.

    Sweeper Keeper as Attack

    A Sweeper Keeper with an attacking duty may expose the defense too much, especially if the team presses high.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Adjust Pressing Strategy

    Consider harmonizing the pressing strategy to either fully commit to counter-pressing or maintain a structured shape for better consistency.

    Explore Wide Play

    Utilizing wingers more effectively by allowing them to stretch the play could create more space for the central areas.

    Reassess Enganche Role

    Evaluate the effectiveness of the Enganche role and consider changing it to a different attacking midfielder role to enhance width.

    Refine Defensive Duties

    Consider adjusting the Sweeper Keeper’s role to a more conventional duty, possibly defensively-focused, to bolster the backline.

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