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    Formation & Style

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

    In Possession

    Shorter Passing
    Pass Into Space
    Play Out Of Defence
    Work Ball Into Box
    Play For Set Pieces
    Focus Play Through The Middle
    Underlap Left
    Slightly Lower Tempo
    Fairly Narrow

    In Transition

    Take Short Kicks
    Distribute To Centre-Backs
    Slow Pace Down
    Counter

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Stay On Feet

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:4-1-4-1
    Description:The wide players drop to support the defense, forming a solid line when out of possession.
    Evidence:WB-A at [2,1] and [2,5] support the defensive shape.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:4-3-3
    Description:Fluidity in attack allows for quick transitions and exploitation of spaces in the midfield.
    Evidence:AF-A at [6,3] supported by IF-S stretching the defense on the flanks.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Focus on possession and building up through the midfield, using overlapping full-backs and movement from the forwards.

    Defensive Transition

    Quickly regroup after losing possession, prioritizing maintaining a compact shape.

    Main Focus

    Possession retention and creation of goal-scoring opportunities through central play.

    Key Strengths

    Balanced Midfield Support

    The presence of a BBM and a MEZ allows for both defensive robustness and attacking options.

    Effective Wing Play

    Utilization of width by WBs creates space for internal players.

    High Pressing Structure

    The high defensive line aids in winning the ball back quickly.

    Conflicting Directions

    Narrow Play

    The relatively narrow play in possession can sometimes conflict with the intention of wide wing-backs.

    Defensive Vulnerability on Counter

    High defensive line may expose defenders to quick counters.

    Slow Transition Risks

    The 'Slow Pace Down' can inhibit quick counterattacks.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Utilize More Overlapping Runs

    Encourage WBs to overlap the IFs to stretch defenses more effectively.

    Adjust Defensive Line

    Consider adjusting the defensive line to prevent counter-attacks.

    Increase Tempo When in Transition

    Encourage a faster transition to capitalize on opposition disorganization.

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