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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Tiki-Taka
Mentality:Positive
Formation:4-3-3 DM Wide
Team Fluidity:Flexible
In Possession
Shorter Passing
Play Out Of Defense
Low Crosses
Work Ball Into Box
Play for Set Pieces
Be More Expressive
Fairly Narrow
In Transition
Throw it Long
Counter-Press
Out of Possession
High Press
Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:Compact 4-3-3
Description:Formed to maintain a solid structure while pressing aggressively to recover the ball.
Evidence:High Press combined with two BPDs (at [2,3], [2,4]) with 'Prevent Short GK Distribution' on full-backs.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:Fluid 4-3-3 with Varied Width
Description:Utilizes width from wingers and overlapping movements from inverted wing-backs to stretch opposition defenses.
Evidence:Usage of Winger (at [5,2]) and Advanced Forward (at [6,3]) to create space.
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Employing a structured possession-based approach, focusing on building from the back and creating narrow attacking plays.
Defensive Transition
Quickly transition into a high pressing game to win back possession, utilizing counter-pressing effectively.
Main Focus
Creating overloads in midfield and exploiting wide areas through inverted wing-backs.
Key Strengths
Fluid Midfield Play
The combination of a Deep-Lying Playmaker and a Roaming Playmaker provides creative depth.
High Pressing Ability
The application of high pressing within the defensive phase to regain possession quickly.
Width and Dynamism in Attack
Utilization of inverted wing-backs to create additional attacking potential.
Conflicting Directions
Pressing Vulnerability
Over-committing in the press can leave gaps in the midfield for counters.
Narrow Width in Attack
Fairly Narrow attacking shape might restrict wingers from maximizing their potential.
Depth in Defense
Utilizing two inverted wing-backs can expose the central defensive area if wingers fail to track back.
Tactical Suggestions
Adjust Wing-Back Roles
Consider using proper wing-back roles instead of inverted to have overlap and provide more width.
Solidify Defensive Midfield
Implement a more combative role such as a Ball-Winning Midfielder to support against counters.
Wider Attacking Shapes
Adjust the 'Fairly Narrow' instruction to a wider setting for improved winger functionality.
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