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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Gegenpress
    Mentality:Positive
    Formation:4-2-4 DM Wide
    Team Fluidity:Structured

    In Possession

    Play Out Of Defence
    Low Crosses
    Work Ball Into Box
    Focus Play Down The Middle
    Higher Tempo

    In Transition

    Take Short Kicks
    Distribute to Centre-Backs
    Counter
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Get Stuck In
    Step Up More

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:Narrow
    Description:A compact team shape with a high defensive line focused on pressing.
    Evidence:Higher Defensive Line and High Press create a compact shape.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:Fluid
    Description:A fluid attacking system that utilizes width from wing-backs and support from midfield.
    Evidence:Inside Forwards and Wing-Backs with emphasis on attacking plays.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Utilizing high RPM and quick transitions, focusing play down the middle while also using the width from wing-backs.

    Defensive Transition

    Quickly pressuring opponents after losing possession to recover the ball swiftly.

    Main Focus

    To apply high pressure and maintain possession through structured build-up.

    Key Strengths

    High Pressing

    The team effectively applies pressure on opponents in their half.

    Width and Depth

    Wing-backs and inside forwards create various attacking angles.

    Ball Progression

    Ability to build from the back through BPD and DLP.

    Conflicting Directions

    Narrow Play

    While attacking, the fluidity may cause crowding in the middle.

    High Defensive Risk

    A higher defensive line may expose the back four to fast counter-attacks.

    Midfield Balance

    The combination of DLP-S and BWM-D may lead to imbalances in offensive support.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Adjust Defensive Line

    Lowering the defensive line could reduce vulnerabilities to pacey counter-attacks.

    Utilize More Width

    Encouraging WBs to overlap could create more space for forwards.

    Balance Midfield Roles

    Consider a more attacking role for the second central midfielder to support the attack.

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