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    Formation & Style

    Tactical Style:Custom
    Mentality:Balanced
    Formation:5-2-3 WB Wide
    Team Fluidity:Flexible

    In Possession

    Shorter Passing
    Play Out Of Defence
    Work Ball Into Box
    Be More Expressive
    Overlap Left
    Slightly Lower Tempo

    In Transition

    Take Short Kicks
    Distribute To Centre-Backs
    Distribute To Full-Backs
    Counter
    Counter-Press

    Out of Possession

    Much Higher Defensive Line
    High Press
    Much More Often Prevent Short GK Distribution
    Invite Crosses

    Team Shape Without Ball

    Shape:5-2-3
    Description:A compact and higher defensive line with an emphasis on pressing from the front and cutting passing lanes.
    Evidence:BPD-De at [2,3], WCB-De at [2,4], and wide defenders pushing up to support in higher blocks.

    Team Shape With Ball

    Shape:3-2-3-2
    Description:Balanced attacking shape leveraging width and through balls made possible by DLP and the wing-backs.
    Evidence:IF-A at [6,2] and WBs providing width in offensive phases.

    Phase Description

    Attacking Play

    Fluid attacking play with an emphasis on short, controlled passes and working the ball into the box. Overlapping runs from wing-backs provide width.

    Defensive Transition

    Transition to a high press after losing the ball, aiming to quickly regain possession.

    Main Focus

    Utilizing width and overlapping runs while maintaining midfield control.

    Key Strengths

    Possession Play

    The DLP's role ensures smooth transitions from defense to midfield, facilitating ball retention.

    Wing Play

    Utilization of wing-backs and inside forward provides width and options for attack.

    High Pressing

    The team’s pressing set-up ensures high recovery rates when possession is lost.

    Conflicting Directions

    Higher Defensive Line vs. Counterattacks

    The higher defensive line can expose the team to quick counter-attacks if midfielders are bypassed.

    Fluidity vs. Positional Discipline

    The flexible shape can lead to players occupying unnecessary positions, disrupting overall team shape.

    Over-reliance on Wing Play

    Heavy use of wing-backs and inside forwards may be predictable, leading to difficulties against well-organized defenses.

    Tactical Suggestions

    Adjust Defensive Line

    Consider lowering the defensive line to reduce vulnerability to counter-attacks.

    Balance Midfield Roles

    A more defensive option in midfield could provide needed stability.

    Increase Central Fluidity

    Encourage central midfield interplay to diversify attacking options.

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