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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom Control Possession
    Mentality:Balanced
    Formation:4-4-2
    Team Fluidity:Very Fluid

    In Possession

    Shorter Passing
    Play Out Of Defense
    Whipped Crosses
    Work Ball Into Box
    Higher Tempo
    Wide

    In Transition

    Take Short Kicks
    Distribute to Centre-Backs
    Distribute to Full-Backs
    Counter

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:4-4-2
    Description:Compact shape, maintaining a higher defensive line and pressing aggressively.
    Evidence:Higher Defensive Line + High Press with FB-Su at [2,1],[2,5] providing width.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:4-4-2
    Description:Width provided by wingers and full-backs, with quick build-up through the midfield.
    Evidence:DLP-S at [3,3] and BBM-S at [4,3] with IW-S at [5,1],[5,5] providing support.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    The team emphasizes short passing and playing out from the back, utilizing width through inside wingers and overlapping full-backs.

    Defensive Transition

    Focuses on immediately pressing the opposition when possession is lost, coupled with a high defensive line.

    Main Focus

    Creating goal-scoring opportunities through controlled possession and angled runs from wingers.

    Key Strengths

    Creative Midfield Partnership

    Combination of DLP and BBM in midfield allows for both creativity and dynamism.

    Fluid Winger Play

    Inside wingers can cut inside, while full-backs provide width, creating space and options.

    Dual Forward Threat

    Combination of a Poacher and a Deep-Lying Forward creates varied attacking threats.

    Conflicting Directions

    Risk of Over-commitment

    Higher defensive line alongside high pressing can lead to vulnerabilities on the counter.

    Limited Midfield Cover

    With two attacking wingers, there's a risk of being outmanned in central midfield areas.

    Dependence on Link Play

    The attacking strategy relies heavily on Gelhardt as a link between midfield and attack.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Consider Deeper Defensive Line

    Lowering the defensive line can mitigate counter-attacking threats.

    Add Central Midfielder

    Utilizing an additional central midfielder could balance the midfield better.

    Tailor Attacking Instructions

    Adjusting the instructions for wingers could optimize their contributions in attack.

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