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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom
    Mentality:Positive
    Formation:4-3-3
    Team Fluidity:Structured

    In Possession

    Shorter Passing
    Pass Into Space
    Play Out Of Defence
    Be More Expressive
    Underlap Left
    Underlap Right
    Slightly Higher Tempo

    In Transition

    Distribute to Centre-Backs
    Distribute to Full-Backs
    Distribute Quickly
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    Much Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Step Up More
    Trap Inside
    Stop Crosses

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:High Line
    Description:The team maintains a much higher defensive line, pressing opponents high up the pitch.
    Evidence:Defensive line at ‘Much Higher’ with ‘High Press’ and ‘Step Up More’.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:Wide and Fluid
    Description:The shape allows for dynamic movement across the pitch with emphasis on overlapping runs.
    Evidence:Instructions for ‘Underlap Left’ and ‘Underlap Right’ with wingers positioned wide.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    The team focuses on fluid ball movement, utilizing the width and penetrating through the right and left flanks, with the DLP aiding build-up from deep.

    Defensive Transition

    Effective counter-pressing is employed to disrupt the opposition's buildup immediately after losing possession.

    Main Focus

    Create overloads on the wings while maintaining a strong central presence through the midfield.

    Key Strengths

    Ball Progression

    The combination of DLP and the BPDs enables effective ball progression from defense to midfield.

    Width Utilization

    Wide attackers can stretch the opposition's defense, opening up spaces.

    Counter-Pressing

    Immediate pressure after losing possession can regain the ball quickly.

    Conflicting Directions

    High Defensive Line Risks

    A high defensive line may leave the team vulnerable to quick counter-attacks from opponents with pace.

    Exposing Full-Backs

    Inverting the full-backs while maintaining high attacking duties could create defensive imbalances.

    Lack of Defensive Solidity

    The midfield structure may lead to isolation, reducing support for the defence.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Adjust Full-Back Roles

    Consider changing the duty of the full-backs to Support to maintain better defensive stability.

    Introduce More Central Support

    Integrating a more aggressive midfielder in place of either CM-S or MEZ-A could build strength in the midfield.

    Evaluate Pressing Strategy

    Fine-tune the pressing intensity to align with the strengths of the squad, potentially opting for a mid-block.

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