Gegenpress 4-2-3-1 Wide (Attacking) Tactic

Formation and style

Custom Gegenpress

Attacking

4-2-3-1 Wide

Very Fluid

In possession

Play Out of Defence

Higher Tempo

Focus Play Down Both Flanks

Work Ball Into Box

In transition

Counter-Press

Counter

Out of possession

Higher Defensive Line

Higher Line of Engagement

Trigger Press More Often

Player roles

GK

Goalkeeper

Defend

LB

Full-Back

Support

CB

Centre-Back

Defend

CB

Centre-Back

Defend

RB

Full-Back

Support

CM

Box-to-Box Midfielder

Attack

CM

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Support

AM

Advanced Playmaker

Support

LW

Inside Forward

Attack

RW

Inside Forward

Attack

ST

Complete Forward

Attack

Phase description

Focus on quick transitions and exploiting space on the flanks with overlapping full-backs.

Immediate counter-press to regain possession swiftly with targeted pressing.

Use width to stretch opponents and create space for inside forwards.

Team shape defence

Compact 4-2-3-1

Maintains a solid defensive shape with two lines of four, closing down space effectively.

Higher Defensive Line and Higher Line of Engagement encourage proactive defending.

Team shape attack

Dynamic 4-2-3-1

Fluid attacking structure with overlapping full-backs and inside forwards cutting in, creating numerical advantages in the box.

Focus Play Down Both Flanks and Work Ball Into Box enhance goal-scoring opportunities.

Key strengths

Strong Flank Play

Utilizes inside forwards to cut in while overlapping full-backs provide width.

Full-Back Support at [2,1] and [2,5] with 'Focus Play Down Both Flanks'.

Efficient Pressing

The high pressing style helps regain possession quickly, disrupting opponents' build-up play.

Counter-Press instruction aligns with pressing strategy and player duties.

Conflicting tactics

Vulnerable to Counter-Attacks

High defensive line can be exploited by quick counter-attacks if possession is lost.

Higher Defensive Line and Higher Line of Engagement may be risky.

Midfield Pressing Gaps

Pressing style might leave gaps in midfield if players are too aggressive.

Counter-Press could lead to gaps exploitable by skilled midfield opponents.

Risk exposures

Risk Exposures

Items

Counter-Attacks

High pressing can leave spaces in behind for quick counters.

Higher Defensive Line and Counter-Pressing increase this risk.

Midfield Vulnerability

Vulnerabilities may arise if midfielders do not press collectively.

'Trigger Press More Often' can lead to individual player exposure.

Role synergies

Role Synergies

Items

Box-to-Box Midfielder and Deep-Lying Playmaker

Together, they provide balance, aiding transition between attacking and defending.

BBM-A at [4,3] and DLP-Su at [4,4] synchronize well in midfield.

Inside Forward with Complete Forward

Creates space for cutting in and provides goal-scoring opportunities.

IF-A at [5,2]/[5,4] alongside CF-A at [6,3] can exploit central openings.

Suggested questions

How does the team adapt to different opponents' styles?

What adjustments can be made during a match when facing a high-pressure team?

Are there additional tactical roles that could enhance midfield control?