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THREAD: How Erik ten Hag's Manchester United planned to beat Manchester City at Old Trafford
Key points of the GAMEPLAN of #MUFC in GW 18 of their Premier League season.
Key points of the GAMEPLAN of #MUFC in GW 18 of their Premier League season.
Starting XI choices:
-Malacia at LB gave extra intensity to wide 1v1s and security in deep build-up (1st phase)
-Fred-Casemiro pivot gave 2nd ball prowess & intensity in duels
-Rashford & Bruno wide gave transitional threat
-Martial offered technical security up front
-Malacia at LB gave extra intensity to wide 1v1s and security in deep build-up (1st phase)
-Fred-Casemiro pivot gave 2nd ball prowess & intensity in duels
-Rashford & Bruno wide gave transitional threat
-Martial offered technical security up front
Proactive Pressing in mid-block:
-Medium block with proactive pressing
-Martial & Eriksen cover shadow Rodri
-Wingers Rashford & Bruno closed central access to #MCI's #8's
-Ball forced wide to FBs
-Fred man-marking KDB's runs into the channel
-Ball-near CB follows CF
-Medium block with proactive pressing
-Martial & Eriksen cover shadow Rodri
-Wingers Rashford & Bruno closed central access to #MCI's #8's
-Ball forced wide to FBs
-Fred man-marking KDB's runs into the channel
-Ball-near CB follows CF
⚪️ Player Tactical Analysis :
🇫🇷 Aurélien Tchouaméni vs Real Betis 🟢
▫️1st phase of build-up
▫️2nd phase of build-up
▫️Positioning in every zone of the pitch
▫️Offensive abilities
THREAD🧵
🇫🇷 Aurélien Tchouaméni vs Real Betis 🟢
▫️1st phase of build-up
▫️2nd phase of build-up
▫️Positioning in every zone of the pitch
▫️Offensive abilities
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I. FIRST PHASE OF BUILD-UP
Tchouaméni is Madrid’s key player in low-build-up phase. Pellegrini understood it, and thanks to his 4-4-2 out of possession, brought Fekir-Iglesias closer to prevent any drop-off or pass option for Militao and Alaba.
Tchouaméni is Madrid’s key player in low-build-up phase. Pellegrini understood it, and thanks to his 4-4-2 out of possession, brought Fekir-Iglesias closer to prevent any drop-off or pass option for Militao and Alaba.
Tchouaméni spot that and tried to receive between both players. He’s got the ability to decide quick who is the best positioned teammate to receive the ball. That’s part of his on-ball huge confidence, that we’ll dissect later on.
Nailed on?
Ali,
Trent, Virg, Robbo, +1
Fab, Thiago, +1
Mo, +2
Matip has been nailed on this season but probably starts less and less with the emergence of Konate. I also said from the start this is a rehab season for Joe and we take it super careful with him. He will play
Ali,
Trent, Virg, Robbo, +1
Fab, Thiago, +1
Mo, +2
Matip has been nailed on this season but probably starts less and less with the emergence of Konate. I also said from the start this is a rehab season for Joe and we take it super careful with him. He will play
more next season I am sure.
But I think it will be split more between Matip & Konate going forward and eventually, Konate will be 1st choice. He is a thoroughbred.
I think Hendo has started a lot more this season due to the fact that we haven't been able to get our #8s fit.
But I think it will be split more between Matip & Konate going forward and eventually, Konate will be 1st choice. He is a thoroughbred.
I think Hendo has started a lot more this season due to the fact that we haven't been able to get our #8s fit.
Whether we sign someone new or the existing guys stay fit more, I think we see Hendo play less and less there and become what we seen this week - a Fabinho understudy.
Probably same story in attack. Jota played more because Bobby has been injured and once he is fit they maybe
Probably same story in attack. Jota played more because Bobby has been injured and once he is fit they maybe
📌 325/235: The Best Formation in Football? [Thread]
Most of the top teams utilise a variant of the 325/235 formation in possession. This thread will explore why teams use the 235/235 formation, and why it is optimal in the fast-paced, hyper-technical/physical modern game - where the margins are fine.
Simply broken down, the 235/325 is ideal in possession, because the team has occupation of all five lateral zones, which is conducive of good spacing and balance, while maintaining overloads and security in deep central areas.
The ‘classic number 10’ role is becoming extinct.
In Argentina, the classic number 10 role was called the Enganche. Enganche is a Spanish word that roughly translates to “hook”. What it essentially means is a player that acts as a hook between midfield and attack.
The ‘classic number 10’ role has been buried for over a decade now. Football has evolved and the obsession over possession/pressing tactics, don't give room for a classic Enganche role.
The likes of a Zidane, Riquelme, Totti, type player has faded.
The likes of a Zidane, Riquelme, Totti, type player has faded.
📌 Pep Guardiola's Manchester City 2021/22 [Thread]:
Community Shield vs Leicester:
- First evidence of the 2-3 build-up system (shifting from the 3-2 last season)
- Focus on progressing through fullbacks and #8s
- Seven lateral zones
- Reaching wide players in movement, 1v1
- First evidence of the 2-3 build-up system (shifting from the 3-2 last season)
- Focus on progressing through fullbacks and #8s
- Seven lateral zones
- Reaching wide players in movement, 1v1
The establishment of seven lateral zones:
