Gio/Skizzo
VS
BIG DUNK
Gio/Skizzo Tactics
Defensive Tactics:
With Dunk using the older and more centrally focused Cristiano Ronaldo, we have decided to deploy Paul McGrath on the right side of our defence, reprising the role he shone so brightly in for Ireland against Holland at Euro 1988. His main task will be the not inconsiderable one of handling Ronaldo, but, when fit, there were few better anywhere.
Attacking Tactics:
Released by Rivera's precision passing, Gento's excorciating pace could cause problems in behind Amoros, dragging out Cannavaro. Now Cannavaro was a sensational centre-half and a personal favourite, but he did struggle in the same system in wide areas against the jet-heeled Henry at Euro 2000.
Through the middle Marco Van Basten can score in a multitude of ways and should be well serviced through a range of supply lines. Gento and Figo can generate chances from out wide to complement Rivera’s creativity in the centre.
BIG DUNK Tactics
Allow no space or penetration on the LEFT FLANK: the great Antonio Cabrini supported by tenacious pitbull Edgar Davids and covered by the hard-tackling Roberto Rosato.
RIGHT FLANK: the complete Manuel Amoros plays alongside the dominant Fabio Cannavaro, supported by the tough enforcer Dave Mackay in midfield.
CENTRE: Fabio Cannavaro and Roberto Rosato can take up the hardest man-marking duties. Both comfortable in the air, wide or on the ball. Their masterful positioning, anticipation, tackling and reading of the game, combined with Matthias Sammer’s covering, defensive leadership and control in the sweeper role makes the backline water-tight. Gordon Banks stands between the sticks, possessing supernatural reflexes and is a calming presence.
CENTRAL DOMINANCE in midfield: Dave Mackay and Edgar Davids will ensure I win the mental and physical battle in midfield. Both are fine passers, adding tenacity and aggression to a solid combative defensive platform. Their complete game is combined with the playmaking genius of Günter Netzer. Their passing and long ball distribution added to their defensive game will help keep us in control in both the attacking and defensive phase. Sammer will join the midfield to create endless passing triangles, further defensive quality and direct vertical movement. Both Mackay and Davids will provide excellent covering when Sammer/our wingbacks push forward/are high. All members of my magic square have the tactical intelligence and technical ability to be fluid in their movement and positioning too in both deep, central and high positions.
SAMMER AND NETZER combining: this will be art. Their movement and passing will break any defensive line and will be hard to contain and mark. Their one-two’s, appreciation of space and penetrative movement (with and without the ball) will be lethal. Ronaldo and Rummenigge will create space for Sammer in central areas - and even the wingbacks can underlap my forwards if they play wide.
FEED RONALDO and RUMMENIGGE: crosses (both low driven, lofted and high) will be delivered by our wingbacks, Cabrini and Amoros. Playmaker Günter Netzer will be able to find the wingbacks and front two all day, delivering an array of perfectly weighted passes, whipped crosses and accurate through-balls. Edgar Davids’ ability to win the ball not only in midfield and launch attacks but also in high positions is effective too, then utilising his technical and creative skills to feed Cabrini, Netzer, Ronaldo and Rummenigge on a plate. Dave Mackay can also feed direct accurate vertical/horizontal balls to the wingbacks/forwards too.
MIXED TEMPO: We can play a patient possession game, dictated by the Magic Square of Sammer-Mackay-Davids-Netzer, with Amoros and Cabrini attacking down the flanks OR prove deadly on the counter: our wingbacks, box-to-box Davids, Netzer, Rummenigge and Ronaldo will be deadly on the fast counter / direct passing vertical transition.
DANGEROUS on flanks: Amoros will overlap Rummenigge and Cabrini will overlap Ronaldo. The Amoros-Rummenigge and Cabrini-Ronaldo combinations will overwhelm the opponent’s fullbacks.
Moreover, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, complete forwards, will have the freedom to move wide, cut in from the wing, play central, drive through the middle or play off / create chances for eachother. They will pull centrebacks out of position, exploiting any gaps or spaces between the fullback-centreback, and in-behind them, plus, have the technical and physical game to beat opponents one-on-one.
VS
BIG DUNK
Gio/Skizzo Tactics
Defensive Tactics:
With Dunk using the older and more centrally focused Cristiano Ronaldo, we have decided to deploy Paul McGrath on the right side of our defence, reprising the role he shone so brightly in for Ireland against Holland at Euro 1988. His main task will be the not inconsiderable one of handling Ronaldo, but, when fit, there were few better anywhere.
Up against two aerial monsters in Rummenigge and Ronaldo, Vidic's peerless aerial ability, physicality and strength makes him a fine fit for the job in hand. Inbetween them both is Gaetano Scirea, a premium insurance package, whose masterful reading of the game will help to snuff out anything that slips his way.
Attacking Tactics:
Released by Rivera's precision passing, Gento's excorciating pace could cause problems in behind Amoros, dragging out Cannavaro. Now Cannavaro was a sensational centre-half and a personal favourite, but he did struggle in the same system in wide areas against the jet-heeled Henry at Euro 2000.
Through the middle Marco Van Basten can score in a multitude of ways and should be well serviced through a range of supply lines. Gento and Figo can generate chances from out wide to complement Rivera’s creativity in the centre.
BIG DUNK Tactics
Allow no space or penetration on the LEFT FLANK: the great Antonio Cabrini supported by tenacious pitbull Edgar Davids and covered by the hard-tackling Roberto Rosato.
RIGHT FLANK: the complete Manuel Amoros plays alongside the dominant Fabio Cannavaro, supported by the tough enforcer Dave Mackay in midfield.
CENTRE: Fabio Cannavaro and Roberto Rosato can take up the hardest man-marking duties. Both comfortable in the air, wide or on the ball. Their masterful positioning, anticipation, tackling and reading of the game, combined with Matthias Sammer’s covering, defensive leadership and control in the sweeper role makes the backline water-tight. Gordon Banks stands between the sticks, possessing supernatural reflexes and is a calming presence.
CENTRAL DOMINANCE in midfield: Dave Mackay and Edgar Davids will ensure I win the mental and physical battle in midfield. Both are fine passers, adding tenacity and aggression to a solid combative defensive platform. Their complete game is combined with the playmaking genius of Günter Netzer. Their passing and long ball distribution added to their defensive game will help keep us in control in both the attacking and defensive phase. Sammer will join the midfield to create endless passing triangles, further defensive quality and direct vertical movement. Both Mackay and Davids will provide excellent covering when Sammer/our wingbacks push forward/are high. All members of my magic square have the tactical intelligence and technical ability to be fluid in their movement and positioning too in both deep, central and high positions.
SAMMER AND NETZER combining: this will be art. Their movement and passing will break any defensive line and will be hard to contain and mark. Their one-two’s, appreciation of space and penetrative movement (with and without the ball) will be lethal. Ronaldo and Rummenigge will create space for Sammer in central areas - and even the wingbacks can underlap my forwards if they play wide.
FEED RONALDO and RUMMENIGGE: crosses (both low driven, lofted and high) will be delivered by our wingbacks, Cabrini and Amoros. Playmaker Günter Netzer will be able to find the wingbacks and front two all day, delivering an array of perfectly weighted passes, whipped crosses and accurate through-balls. Edgar Davids’ ability to win the ball not only in midfield and launch attacks but also in high positions is effective too, then utilising his technical and creative skills to feed Cabrini, Netzer, Ronaldo and Rummenigge on a plate. Dave Mackay can also feed direct accurate vertical/horizontal balls to the wingbacks/forwards too.
MIXED TEMPO: We can play a patient possession game, dictated by the Magic Square of Sammer-Mackay-Davids-Netzer, with Amoros and Cabrini attacking down the flanks OR prove deadly on the counter: our wingbacks, box-to-box Davids, Netzer, Rummenigge and Ronaldo will be deadly on the fast counter / direct passing vertical transition.
DANGEROUS on flanks: Amoros will overlap Rummenigge and Cabrini will overlap Ronaldo. The Amoros-Rummenigge and Cabrini-Ronaldo combinations will overwhelm the opponent’s fullbacks.
Moreover, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, complete forwards, will have the freedom to move wide, cut in from the wing, play central, drive through the middle or play off / create chances for eachother. They will pull centrebacks out of position, exploiting any gaps or spaces between the fullback-centreback, and in-behind them, plus, have the technical and physical game to beat opponents one-on-one.
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you have a great team.