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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom Control Possession
    Mentality:Balanced
    Formation:4-3-3 DM Wide
    Team Fluidity:Fluid

    In Possession

    Shorter Passing
    Play Out Of Defence
    Work Ball Into Box

    In Transition

    Distribute To Centre-Backs
    Distribute To Full-Backs
    Counter
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    More Often
    Get Stuck In

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:Compact
    Description:The team employs a higher defensive line but remains compact to limit spaces for the opposition.
    Evidence:The use of a DM (DM-De at [3,3]) assists in maintaining structure and defensive solidity.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:Fluid Wide
    Description:A flowing attack utilizing width from wingers and the involvement of overlapping full-backs.
    Evidence:Wingers (W-Su at [5,1] and [5,5]) paired with a DLF (DLF-A at [6,3]) create multiple attacking avenues.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Focus on keeping possession through shorter passing and utilizing the width provided by wingers to stretch the opposition.

    Defensive Transition

    Quickly transition into a counter-press when possession is lost, aiming for regained possession in the middle third.

    Main Focus

    Controlled possession with strategic build-up through the midfield.

    Key Strengths

    Possession Retention

    The tactic focuses heavily on retaining possession, which is highlighted by shorter passing and a structured midfield.

    Defensive Solidity

    A solid defensive setup with two central defenders supported by a dedicated DM helps mitigate opposition attacks.

    Wide Attacking Threat

    Utilizing both wingers to stretch the play offers dynamic attacking options.

    Conflicting Directions

    High Press vs. Possession Focus

    High press could compromise possession-based play if too aggressive, leading to losing structure.

    Defensive Line Height Issues

    A higher defensive line might create vulnerabilities against fast opposition forwards if not well-timed.

    Counter-Pressing Risks

    Counter-pressing might leave spaces in midfield if the players are not quick to regain possession.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Assess Full-Back Use in Attack

    Consider more defined attacking roles for full-backs to enhance width and depth in the attack.

    Control Defensive Height

    Monitor defensive line height to prevent counter-attacks from pacy forwards.

    Midfield Support on the Attack

    Encourage central midfielders to join attacks more frequently to provide additional options.

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