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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Custom
Mentality:Balanced
Formation:5-2-3 DM Wide
Team Fluidity:Structured
In Possession
Shorter Passing
Play Out Of Defence
Slightly Lower Tempo
In Transition
Roll It Out
Out of Possession
Mid Block
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:5-2
Description:A compact shape to absorb pressure and counter any attacks effectively.
Evidence:5 defenders (BPD-St at [2,2], CD-Co at [2,3], WCB-A at [2,5])
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:3-2-3
Description:Utilizing width from wingers and overlapping full-backs to stretch opposition defence.
Evidence:3 attackers (PF-A at [6,3], W-A at [6,1], AP-Su at [5,2])
Phase Description
Attacking Play
Focuses on building from the back with ball-playing defenders; utilizes width from full-backs and wingers.
Defensive Transition
Quickly transition to a mid-block, maintaining a compact structure.
Main Focus
Control of the midfield and exploiting spaces on the flanks.
Key Strengths
Defensive Stability
With 3 central defenders and a solid midfield base, the formation provides good defensive cover.
Width in Attack
Utilizing wing-backs and wide players to stretch the opponent's defence provides attacking options.
Ball Retention
The Roaming Playmaker and Advanced Playmaker roles facilitate fluid passing and control.
Conflicting Directions
Lack of Pressing
The mid-block strategy may limit the ability to consistently win the ball back high up the pitch.
Limited Creativity in Midfield
Only two playmaking roles may lack creativity against tightly organized defenses.
Vulnerability on Counters
With an attacking focus on the flanks, there could be vulnerability to counter-attacks through the middle.
Tactical Suggestions
Consider Increasing Offensive Width
Utilize full-backs more aggressively to create overloads on the wings.
Enhance Defensive Structure
Adopting a slightly deeper defensive line could mitigate counter-attack threats.
Incorporate a Third Playmaker
Adding an extra playmaker could help increase creativity in the midfield area.
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Guides for this formation
The tactical theory behind the 5-2-3 DM Wide: roles, instructions, and the trade-offs that decide whether the system holds up.