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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom Clean Slate
    Mentality:Positive
    Formation:5-2-3 WB Wide
    Team Fluidity:Structured

    In Possession

    Much Shorter Passing
    Play Out Of Defence
    Work Ball Into Box
    Play For Set Pieces
    Focus Play Through The Middle
    Overlap Left
    Slightly Lower Tempo
    Fairly Wide

    In Transition

    Take Long Kicks
    Slow Pace Down
    Counter
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Stay Press On Feet
    Trap Inside
    Stop Crosses

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:5-2-3
    Description:Compact defensive shape with wing-backs providing cover and width.
    Evidence:CD at [2,3] and BPD at [2,2] create stability in central defense.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:3-2-5
    Description:Wide shape in attack allows for multiple crossing and passing options.
    Evidence:IF at [6,1], W at [5,3], and PF at [6,2] aiming to stretch defenses.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Utilizes width through the wing-backs and inside forwards, focusing on short passing buildup to penetrate defenses.

    Defensive Transition

    Focus on quick recovery and pressing after losing possession, utilizing counter-pressing.

    Main Focus

    Creating high-quality chances through overlapping runs and structured midfield play.

    Key Strengths

    Width in Attack

    Utilizing wing-backs to stretch the play and create space for forwards.

    Midfield Control

    Strong midfield presence with DLP and MEZ facilitating play and recovering balls.

    High Press

    Engaging opponents high up the pitch to win back possession quickly.

    Conflicting Directions

    Higher Defensive Line vs Countering Tactics

    While the team presses high, vulnerable to quick counter-attacks due to the high defensive line.

    Overlap Left Focus vs Right Wing-Back

    Focusing on left side may leave right wing-back exposed.

    Shorter Passing vs Counter-Pressing

    Short passing can slow down transitions against quick counter-pressing.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Encourage Right Side Play

    Shift some focus to the right to balance attacking threats.

    Adjust Defensive Line

    Consider lowering defensive line to reduce vulnerability to counters.

    Increase Tempo

    A slightly higher tempo could enhance counter-attacking opportunities.

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