Edgar Allan Pillow
Ero-Sennin
TEAM 2MUFC
DEFENCE
The legendary Dino Zoff guards the goal for the team, in front of him is the the back line of Schnellinger-Picchi- Begomi which provides a rock solid central core, boasting pace, power and intelligence with Picchi organising in the middle. His intelligent style is the perfect fit to combat the elusive Muller who he will be facing. Bergomi and Schnellinger provide the robust support around him with their physicality and defensive nous. All three are capable of playing out from the back with elite level distribution from Picchi. Leandro and Evra provide support down the wide areas providing good defensive cover with excellent work rate.
MIDFIELD
Netto will be playing the more defensive role while Falcao will have the the more attacking role, both have great engines and can form a cohesive partnership in both defensive and attacking phases of the game. In front of them is the incredible Platini who will be ghosting around the final third looking to get into goal scoring positions and setting up the strikers to score.
ATTACK
Rooney & Kocsis complete the front line, with Kocsis being the spearhead and Rooney playing as the support striker playing him. These two strikers work hard and are the perfect foil for Platini to operate behind them, whether looking for a goal or creating for the front two. Kocsis strength in the air will also be utilised with two attacking full backs and midfielders with excellent crossing abilities, he will be a nightmare to deal with the abundance of creativity behind him. Rooney will be a constant threat with his movement, pace, power and long shots, his selfless nature will also enable Kocsis and Platini to run riot.
SUMMARY
I believe I have created a cohesive setup with all players complimenting each other and system. Italian grit is at the base of the team, Brazilian magic in the middle and French genius setting up serial goal scorers up top. The team is also flexible, able to play to the game situation as well as being flexible to play different styles of football.
TEAM HIMANNV
Defence:
- 4 good defenders and a great keeper as well.
- Sweeper keeper + Varane + Baresi gives us an option to create from the back.
- Varane plays ahead of some of my other CBs because he's 6'3" and good in the air so he can deal with Kocsis.
Midfield:
- When in possession, Baresi adds to the creativity here.
- Modric plays his Real Madrid role and controls the game and creates chances for the attackers.
- Desailly is a key player in this setup and one of my restricted picks. His presence as a destroyer and a constant shield for the back 4 is what allows the others to shine. Not only is he excellent positionally, but he's very athletic and a very physical presence in that midfield.
- Kopa drops deeper when required and as an elite level dribbler, he helps linking the midfield and attack.
Attack:
- No point having so much creativity without a GOAT striker to finish off all those chances. Muller is one of my favourite strikers to pick these days and he leads this exceptional attack.
- Czibor causes constant problems with his pace and creativity on the left.
- Kubala on the right can both create and also double up as a goal scoring option to support Muller. This is especially the case when he can attack the far post when my attacking left flank creates chances.