#SUIESP - π“πšπœπ­π’πœπšπ₯ π“π‘π«πžπšπ

Key points:

πŸ”΄No inverted wingers for Spain backfired
πŸ”΄Swiss played brilliantly with 10 men (4-4-1)
πŸ”΄Morata isolated (Pedri too deep)
πŸ”΄'Poor' Torres - Do not want at United

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #SUI #ESP
Inverted Wingers are a modern trend for a reason.

Despite Sarabia impacting the side from RW, Enrique deployed him at LW, in an effort to stretch the Swiss backline.

I can see the thinking but a hybrid would ensure there is more inside and outside threat. Morata isolated.
Spain looked unstable at the back. Their high line is suicidal as 3 out of the back 5 are ancient so struggle with negative transitions and Pau Torres is immobile.

Only Laporte looks comfortable but they need to drop off quicker or have a lower line if facing better sides.
After the Swiss conceded a goal, they did not let their heads drop. As we advised in the preview, they began to press man for man - a theme we are seeing all tournament from the smaller sides.

Spain struggled to get into a rhythm, breathlessly trying to retain the ball.
The sending off was probably deserved. It let Spain off the hook. Their tactical shape was much better in ET but the Swiss defended manfully.

Good decision to take Shaqiri off and give the midfield legs to execute the 4-4-1. They did well not to get seduced into wide areas often
The Spaniards do not look ready to win this tournament yet. Their high line will be exposed by a world class forward line and their front line is still too flimsy if facing a strong defence.

Still you cannot write them off and the Swiss are capable of making anyone look bad.

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2 Jul
#BELITA - Euro 2020 Tactical Thread

Key points:

- Verratti useless until Mancini's tactical change
- Belgium's pressing structure starts off strong but falls short
- Belgium thrived in transitions but nowhere else

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #BEL #ITA
Belgium would press in a sort of 3-4-1-2/3-5-2. This was done so that Italy could not play through the middle.

The emphasis was on shielding Jorginho or Verratti while having the front three still able to press the Italian "back three"
We've seen the Italian build up structure all tournament. The issue with Belgium's press is that KdB cannot be expected to shield Verratti & Jorginho, while tasked with pressing Bonucci.

KdB was overworked when pressing, leading to a failed press.
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π’πšπ§πœπ‘π¨ 𝐓𝐨 π”π§π’π­πžπ [π“πšπœπ­π’πœπšπ₯ π“π‘π«πžπšπ]

πŸ”΄Enhances the right flank? yes to a degree...
πŸ”΄Freedom to roam (is AWB a good fit?)
πŸ”΄Likes to switch flanks...
πŸ”΄What formation/signings will maximise his potential?

CC: @TacticalPad

#Sancho #MUFC #Donedeal Image
Pre Sancho signing, United have really struggled down the right hand side. At one stage they even put Rashford there but he did not look happy at having to vacate his favoured left sided role.

Greenwood and Mata, came inside often and AWB did not bomb on enough... Image
Sancho when he does stay out on the right, can drive at men and beat them in all manner of ways (drop of shoulder, skills, quick one two and get in behind). Therefore he will definitely improve the flank.

However as he has evolved as a player, he drifts away from this flank... Image
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29 Jun
#ENGGER - π“πšπœπ­π’πœπšπ₯ π“π‘π«πžπšπ

Key points:

πŸ”΄Sterling a world-class talent when in the mood
πŸ”΄3-4-3 pinned the Germans back
πŸ”΄Low's leaky backline bites again
πŸ”΄Grealish Game-Changer
πŸ”΄Back 5 helped English midfield (options)

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #ENG #GER
Starting lineup thoughts, the Saka decision was brave and the correct one as he can penetrate space inside and outside. Perfect for a counter attack set up.

Abit too perfect as its effectiveness ended up pushing the Germans back...
As we can see the beauty of the 3-4-3 is that by matching the German formation, England went man for man and the Germans were forced to match them.

This freed up Saka and Sterling from double marking and they were dangerous in the 1st half. Germany got caught out several times.
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28 Jun
#FRASUI - Euro 2020 Tactical Thread

Key points:
- Lack of width from France
- Switzerland bully Lenglet and Varane
- Rabiot is not a defender; barely a midfielder
- Both sides style of play is a reflection of their mentality

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #FRA #SUI
To accommodate Rabiot filling in at LWB, #FRA had to adjust their defensive structure.

They started in a back five but would have the ball sided wingback press the player in possession, joining the midfield line, forming a 4-4-2 as #SUI are forced to go backwards.
In doing this, #FRA give #SUI time to switch to the opposite flank, isolating the French central defenders as they change positions, making crosses into the box easy... as we saw.
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28 Jun
#CROESP - Euro 2020 Tactical Thread

Key points:
- Croatia looked to defend from the start
- Modric's attempts at man-marking expose Croatia
- Spain's off the ball movement
- Croatia COMEBACK after Spain collapse
- Football is mad

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #CRO #ESP #CROSPA Image
Croatia looked to defend from the moment the game began.

Spain's attacking structure resembles a 3-3-4 or 3-2-5, so to defend against this, #CRO would have their wide players Vlasic and Rebic track Gaya and Torres. Image
While the Croatian wide players defend the Spanish wide players, Kovacic, Modric and Brozovic were free to remain central and press Spain's midfield passing options.

As the game went on, Spain was able to move this defensive unit out of position and create space to play in.
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27 Jun
#BELPOR Euro 2020 - Tactical Thread

Key points:

πŸ”΄Portugal Xmas Tree (Off the Ball)
πŸ”΄Belgium bringing their wing backs inside
πŸ”΄Portugal build up is awful (Huge distances)
πŸ”΄Time to move on from Ronaldo?
πŸ”΄Portugal right flank poor.

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #BEL #POR Image
Portugal adopted a low block in the first half and it was a 4-3-2-1 (Xmas Tree) when they did not have the ball.

The plan was to make Belgium keep passing into wide areas and flood the middle so that KDB and Hazard could be locked off. Image
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More importantly, Belgium outnumbered in the middle by bringing in Meunier and Thorgan, who was then able to shoot from distance shell-shocking Patricio and Dias.
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