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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Custom
Mentality:Defensive
Formation:4-3-3
Team Fluidity:Structured
In Possession
More Direct Passing
Pass Into Space
Run At Defence
Play For Set Pieces
Be More Expressive
Slightly Higher Tempo
Fairly Wide
In Transition
Take Long Kicks
Distribute Quickly
Counter
Counter-Press
Out of Possession
Lower Defensive Line
Min Block
Prevent Short GK Distribution
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:4-1-2-3
Description:The team remains compact and reduces space in the central areas.
Evidence:The use of a BWM shielding the back line while the two CMs support width.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:4-3-3
Description:The team spreads wide with wingers pushing high, creating space for the central players.
Evidence:The positioning of wide attackers and an advanced forward aims to stretch the opponent.
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Utilizes direct passing and width to exploit defensive gaps, allowing the AF and wingers to run at defenders.
Defensive Transition
Quickly shifts to prevent counter-attacks with a focus on regaining possession rapidly.
Main Focus
Defensively solid while exploiting counter-attacks, emphasizing set pieces.
Key Strengths
Compact Midfield Structure
Maintains control of the midfield with a BWM and a BBM supporting progression.
Direct Attacking Style
Utilizes direct passing to quickly exploit counter-attacking opportunities.
Set Piece Threat
Emphasis on creating chances from dead ball situations.
Conflicting Directions
Overly Defensive Approach
The defensive mentality may limit offensive opportunities, risking stagnation in attacking play.
High Press vs Lower Defensive Line
Lower defensive line contradicts potential high pressing actions leading to defensive vulnerabilities.
Inflexibility in Formation
A structured setup may limit adaptability during matches.
Tactical Suggestions
Increase Offensive Mentality
Adopting a slightly more attacking mentality can create more goal-scoring opportunities.
Consider Higher Defensive Line
A higher defensive line could improve pressing and reduce space for opposition counters.
Enhance Width in Attacking Phases
Utilizing the width more effectively can stretch opposition defenses to create more space.
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