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3 Jul, 7 tweets, 4 min read
#ENGUKR - π“πšπœπ­π’πœπšπ₯ π“π‘π«πžπšπ

Key points:

πŸ”΄If can't defend - do not just sit back and expect numbers to work in your favour
πŸ”΄England press reset button at half time and go for the jugular
πŸ”΄Gareth's faith in Kane - Justified!

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #ENG #UKR
Shevchenko turned what is a lightweight but proactive Ukrainian side into a low block 5-3-2 side. These players lacked the natural instincts and familiarity with the set up to make it work.

England had men who go inside and outside - Spain take notice of how to beat low block. Image
After the first goal, Walker did not get forward enough which did enable Ukraine to frustrate us in the first half as it allowed their defence to stay more compact.

Shame they failed to do this with the first goal.. Image
Despite outnumbering England by a massive margin in the defensive third, Ukraine's non-defensive instincts were exposed by an underlapping run by Shaw which allowed Sterling to cut inside and find Kane (who was facing 1 v 3 outnumbered in the centre).
The only uncomfortable moments that came in this game involved Kyle Walker. He had one of those games where his concentration is not quite there and Ukraine overloaded down his side.

Hopefully just a little blip. Image
The third goal was England in full flow. They countered at breakneck speed, Mount drove at a broken and nervy Ukraine who kept backtracking and inviting England on to them.

Another brilliant run by Luke Shaw - take that Jose.
Gareth - massive kudos yet again. Hard to fault any of his team selections and not a single player has been out of position.

Great team spirit too.

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#CZEDEN - Euro 2020 Tactical Thread

Key points:

- Denmark's off the ball movement crucial in the final third
- Czech Republic lack central passing options in the middle to final third
- How Denmark exploits Czech Republic's poor press

CC: @TacticalPad

#EURO2020 #CZE #DEN Image
When #DEN get into the final third, their front three occupy the central defenders, while the wingbacks force the #CZE fullbacks to mark them.

The Danish forwards would drop from the forward lines into the middle third to drag their man markers out of position. Image
Damsgaard for #DEN in this example drops deeper, dragging Celustka with him.

This creates space for Dolberg to run into, while also pulling Kalas out of position.

Now that the back line is shifting, Braithwaite can attack space left behind defenders following their markers. Image
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#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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2 Jul
#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.
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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.
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