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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom Vertical Tiki-Taka
    Mentality:Positive
    Formation:4-3-3 DM Wide
    Team Fluidity:Structured

    In Possession

    Much Shorter Passing
    Play Out Of Defence
    Work Ball Into Box
    Be More Expressive
    Focus Play Through The Middle
    Overlap Left
    Overlap Right
    Slightly Higher Tempo
    Narrow

    In Transition

    Take Short Kicks
    Distribute To Centre-Backs
    Distribute Quickly
    Counter
    Regroup

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:Compact
    Description:Higher defensive line with intensity in pressing to recover the ball quickly.
    Evidence:Higher Defensive Line + High Press

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:Fluid
    Description:Fluid shape that uses width from wing-backs and inside forwards to create space in central areas.
    Evidence:Overlap Left + Overlap Right + Focus Play Through The Middle

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Focus on retaining possession and working the ball into the final third using narrow width and overlapping full-backs.

    Defensive Transition

    Quickly regroup and press with a high line as soon as possession is lost.

    Main Focus

    Control the midfield and dictate the tempo of play.

    Key Strengths

    Ball Retention

    With shorter passing, the team maintains good control and minimizes turnovers.

    Dynamic Attack

    The diverse attacking roles allow for variation in attacking patterns.

    Defensive Solidity

    A strong defensive setup with a structured midfield and defensive duties helps to win the ball back quickly.

    Conflicting Directions

    Narrow Width vs. Overlapping Full-Backs

    While aiming for narrow play to control the game, overlapping full-backs may stretch the team.

    High Press vs. Quick Regroup

    A high press traditionally requires more pressing intensity, while regrouping can lead to a slower recovery.

    Tiki-Taka vs. Higher Tempo

    A more expressive play style with a higher tempo can conflict with the control principles of Tiki-Taka.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Improve Width Consistency

    Consider balancing width with attacks to utilize both wing-play and central play effectively.

    Adjust High Press Settings

    Tweak pressing intensity to avoid overly exhausting players or create gaps during regrouping.

    Evaluate Passing Tempo

    Adjust the passing tempo for better alignment with Tiki-Taka principles for control.

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