Thread by @BehililMoussa

◉ Some build-up methods adopted by Real Sociedad 433 earlier this season when faced Roger Schmidt's PSV in 4231
[short tactical thread]
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◉ Involving GK in the build-up

This usually forced PSV to commit their CAM alongside the CF to press Sociedad GK + CBs, and one CM to jump on the DM. as a consequence, PSV 2 CMs are underloaded in the center as well as their right winger being in a dilemma out wide

When their CAM stayed with Sociedad DM, PSV LW tried to press the RCB + LB=> RB. Here GK with a long distribution to Isak (CF) positioned on the left HS while being surrounded by a W, CM, even the RB for a 2nd ball chance.

◉ Winger clear it for CF. otherwise, he receives freely

◉ Wall passes

As PSV's 1-1 were one on the DM while the other pressures the CB, wall passes were aimed at the far CB. However, the DM could be found on some occasions due to having some distance with his marker.

◉ Finding the CF between the lines

This was achieved thanks to Sociedad CMs smart movements to open up passing lanes in between the lines. The action after could be combined with lay-offs or even turning to drive it forward.

◉ 3151

DM between the CBs, one CM to drop while the other to stay up. FBs high = wingers could be found in half-spaces.