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Formation & Style
Tactical Style:Custom Tiki-Taka
Mentality:Positive
Formation:4-3-3 DM Wide
Team Fluidity:Fluid
In Possession
Shorter Passing
Work Ball Into Box
Higher Tempo
Pass Into Space
Focus Play Down The Wings
In Transition
Counter-Press
Counter
Out of Possession
Higher Defensive Line
Higher Line of Engagement
Prevent Short GK Distribution
Team Shape Without Ball
Shape:Compact
Description:The defensive shape is solid, with a compact nature that limits spaces between players while pressing higher up.
Evidence:Higher Defensive Line and Higher Line of Engagement instructions reinforce the compact shape.
Team Shape With Ball
Shape:Fluid
Description:The attack flows through quick passes, with roles allowing for players to occupy various spaces, providing dynamism.
Evidence:Roles like Wide Playmaker and Inside Forward support a fluid attacking approach.
Phase Description
Attacking Play
The team looks to dominate possession with short passing and quick transitions, utilizing width effectively.
Defensive Transition
Upon losing possession, players engage in a counter-press to immediately regain the ball.
Main Focus
Creating goal-scoring opportunities by working the ball into the box and exploiting space on the flanks.
Key Strengths
Possession Control
The combination of DLP and Mezzala in midfield allows for strong control and distribution.
Wide Play Utilization
Wide Playmaker and Wing-Back roles stretch the defence, creating space in the middle.
Dynamic Attack
The front three can rotate and interlink effectively, keeping the defence guessing.
Conflicting Directions
High Defensive Structure
While pressing high can disrupt the opponent, it risks exposing defensive lines to counter-attacks.
Fluidity vs. Stability
Too much fluidity may lead to positional confusion, making it hard to maintain shape.
Overreliance on Width
Heavy reliance on wingers and overlapping full-backs may lead to predictability.
Tactical Suggestions
Adjust Defensive Line Height
Moderately lowering the defensive line can help reduce vulnerability to counters.
Introduce More Dynamic Roles
Consider using a Shadow Striker or Trequartista to add unpredictability to the attack.
Employ an Anchor Role
Switching the DM to an Anchor can provide added defensive stability.
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Guides for this formation
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Foundations
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