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

Formation and style

Custom Gegenpress

Positive

4-2-3-1 Wide

Fluid

In possession

Play Out of Defence

Run At Defence

Get Stuck In

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

RB

Full-Back

Support

CB

Centre-Back

Defend

CB

Centre-Back

Defend

LB

Full-Back

Support

DM

Volante

Support

CM

Advanced Playmaker

Support

RM

Wide Midfielder

Support

LM

Wide Midfielder

Support

ST

Advanced Forward

Attack

Phase description

Quick transitions facilitated by the advanced midfielders that support the lone striker.

Immediate counter-pressing to regain possession quickly.

Maximizing width and exploiting spaces in the opponent's defense.

Team shape defence

4-4-2 (defensively)

The team will fall back into a compact shape to limit space for the opponent.

Two banks of four with wide midfielders dropping back.

Team shape attack

4-2-3-1 Wide

Attacking play focuses on utilizing the width while maintaining central attacking options.

Wide midfielders stretching the pitch with an advanced forward looking to exploit gaps.

Key strengths

Strong Pressing Game

The 'Counter-Press' instruction ensures the players immediately press upon losing possession, aiding in regaining the ball quickly.

Counter-Press instruction present.

Fluid Midfield Dynamics

The combination of a Volante and Advanced Playmaker provides versatility in midfield, allowing for both defensive stability and attacking support.

Volante at [3,3] and Advanced Playmaker at [4,3].

Conflicting tactics

High Risk of Counterattack

The high defensive line and aggressive pressing can leave space behind that opponents may exploit.

Higher Defensive Line and Trigger Press More Often with high line of engagement.

Potential Isolation of Forward

With only one striker, there's a risk of isolation if the midfield isn't supporting effectively.

Lone Advanced Forward at [6,3].

Risk exposures

Risk Exposures

Items

Defensive Transitions

High pressing tactics can lead to quick breaks if opponents bypass the first press.

Counter-Press with a high line of engagement.

Wider Areas

Getting caught out of position with both full-backs pushing forward may expose the flanks.

Full-Backs at [2,1] and [2,5] playing Support roles.

Role synergies

Role Synergies

Items

Volante and Advanced Playmaker

This combination allows for fluid transitions between defense and attack.

Volante at [3,3] and Advanced Playmaker at [4,3] working together.

Wide Midfielders and Full-Backs

The overlapping runs can create space and opportunities for crosses.

Wide Midfielders at [5,1] and [5,5] supporting Full-Backs.

Suggested questions

How can we further improve our transition play?

What adjustments can be made against more defensively organized teams?

Should we consider changing our width depending on the opponent?