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

Formation and style

Custom Gegenpress

Positive

4-2-3-1 Wide

Flexible

In possession

Play Out of Defence

Work Ball Into Box

Run At Defence

In transition

Counter Press

Counter

Out of possession

Higher Defensive Line

Higher Line of Engagement

Prevent Short GK Distribution

Player roles

GK

Goalkeeper

Default

Defender

No-Nonsense Full-Back

Support

Defender

No-Nonsense Full-Back

Support

Centre-Back

Centre-Back

Defend

Centre-Back

Centre-Back

Defend

Defensive Midfield

Ball-Winning Midfielder

Support

Central Midfield

Central Midfielder

Attack

Attacking Midfield

Advanced Playmaker

Support

Attacking Midfield

Inside Forward

Attack

Striker

Advanced Forward

Attack

Phase description

Quick transitions with emphasis on pressing opponents high and exploiting spaces.

Counter-pressing immediately after losing possession to regain control.

Utilizing width and quick passing to break down defenses.

Team shape defence

Compact Formation

Defensive block is compact, minimizing spaces between the lines.

Higher Defensive Line at [2,1] and [2,5] with 'Prevent Short GK Distribution'.

Team shape attack

Fluid Front

Attacking shape allows for rotation and interchange among forwards.

Advanced Playmaker and Inside Forward create space for the Advanced Forward.

Key strengths

High Pressing

Effective in regaining possession quickly through aggressive pressing.

Counter Press instruction combined with a high line.

Midfield Dynamics

Flexibility in midfield allows for a mix of defensive and offensive contributions.

Ball-Winning Midfielder and Central Midfielder combined at [3,3] and [4,3].

Conflicting tactics

Risk of Overcommitment

Pressing high may leave gaps at the back if the opposing team bypasses the press.

Higher Defensive Line increases vulnerability on the counter.

Potential for Isolation

Attacking players could become isolated if not supported adequately.

Advanced Forward at [6,3] relies on service from the midfield.

Risk exposures

Risk Exposures

Items

Defense

Risk of being exposed to quick counters by the opposition.

High Defensive Line and commitment to pressing can lead to space behind defenders.

Midfield

Overloaded midfield without proper tracking can leave gaps.

BBM-S at [4,3] may not always cover the defensive line.

Role synergies

Role Synergies

Items

BBM and KM

Ball-Winning Midfielder can retrieve possession quickly, assisting the Central Midfielder in maintaining fluidity.

They're positioned centrally at [3,3] and [4,3].

IF and AF

Inside Forward can draw defenders out wide, creating space for the Advanced Forward.

Combination at [6,2] and [6,3] leveraging spacing in the attack.

Suggested questions

How effectively is the team able to implement the gegenpress?

What strategies can be utilized to counteract the risks of counterattacks?

Are the midfield roles effectively balanced between defensive and attacking duties?