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Sjor Mustard's Starting XI
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King Kendrick's Starting XI
Sjor Mustard's Tactics
Theme
Thinking behind it
One of the rare drafts where you know exactly how your opponent is going to play(ofc unless you play @Enigma_87 in other drafts!) so why not exploit it?
Its a narrow formation where midfielders and fullbacks are main source of width so from a start that setup will struggle against a high press as you avoid that not only through ability on the ball but also through width, its pure logic - the bigger you make your pitch the tougher it is for opponent to press you. Not only that, you also lose "easy" ways out through wide attackers.
Also, as fullbacks are crucial for the offensive part why not make a living hell for them to go up? Let them face two hardworking wingers, both brilliant dribblers with good to great athletic abilities.
Blueprint
Pep's Man City side, not a remake by any means nor a copy of the whole philosophy but we stole few things here and there from the way he set-up his side sometimes.
Tactics
Individual Roles
Essien and Netto - something similar to what Delph did for Pep. In possession they will sit in the central areas providing platform for Schuster and Lucho to roam around and to their thing while Blokhin and Conti will keep width until the final third, once we move the ball there they will get a bit more freedom to cut in and combine with others like Sane did for Pep.
On the defensive front they move where they needed, if and when opposition fullbacks/midfielders cut through our wide channels they will be there to sniff any danger. Its a key role where we needed tactically intelligent midfielders that are also comfortable defending in wide areas which was the reason why we went early for both.
Mauro Silva - destroyer who is also good on the ball
Schuster and Lucho - two way players that work harder then anyone else in roles where they have complete freedom in both phases of play. Do their magic in possession and press like motherfeckers when team defends.
Eto'o - with what is behind him, this goalscoring pressing machine would and should flourish.
King Kendrick's Tactics
Rooney and Lampard on the same side, Rivera and Ballack. They are on these specific sides to try and balance out between attack and defense, Rooney especially having great ability to track back and defend and covering for Lampards trademark late runs into the box. Most of the width will be provided by the full backs coming forward, but Rivera and Rooney can drift to the outside. Drogba can be comfortable dropping the ball off to either of those two as they have plenty of experience being second strikers, but looking to get into the box and get his headers in. Ballack and Lampard can both be water carriers, but Ballack will share more of the defensive duties as Lampard will roam forward more. Defense is pretty self explanatory, Koeman much more comfortable playing passes forward, Lucio rock solid.
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King Kendrick's Starting XI
Sjor Mustard's Tactics
Theme
Thinking behind it
One of the rare drafts where you know exactly how your opponent is going to play(ofc unless you play @Enigma_87 in other drafts!) so why not exploit it?
Its a narrow formation where midfielders and fullbacks are main source of width so from a start that setup will struggle against a high press as you avoid that not only through ability on the ball but also through width, its pure logic - the bigger you make your pitch the tougher it is for opponent to press you. Not only that, you also lose "easy" ways out through wide attackers.
Also, as fullbacks are crucial for the offensive part why not make a living hell for them to go up? Let them face two hardworking wingers, both brilliant dribblers with good to great athletic abilities.
Blueprint
Pep's Man City side, not a remake by any means nor a copy of the whole philosophy but we stole few things here and there from the way he set-up his side sometimes.
Tactics
- High defensive line, high press
- Direct quick attacking football
- Positional fluidity
Individual Roles
Essien and Netto - something similar to what Delph did for Pep. In possession they will sit in the central areas providing platform for Schuster and Lucho to roam around and to their thing while Blokhin and Conti will keep width until the final third, once we move the ball there they will get a bit more freedom to cut in and combine with others like Sane did for Pep.
On the defensive front they move where they needed, if and when opposition fullbacks/midfielders cut through our wide channels they will be there to sniff any danger. Its a key role where we needed tactically intelligent midfielders that are also comfortable defending in wide areas which was the reason why we went early for both.
Mauro Silva - destroyer who is also good on the ball
Schuster and Lucho - two way players that work harder then anyone else in roles where they have complete freedom in both phases of play. Do their magic in possession and press like motherfeckers when team defends.
Eto'o - with what is behind him, this goalscoring pressing machine would and should flourish.
King Kendrick's Tactics
Rooney and Lampard on the same side, Rivera and Ballack. They are on these specific sides to try and balance out between attack and defense, Rooney especially having great ability to track back and defend and covering for Lampards trademark late runs into the box. Most of the width will be provided by the full backs coming forward, but Rivera and Rooney can drift to the outside. Drogba can be comfortable dropping the ball off to either of those two as they have plenty of experience being second strikers, but looking to get into the box and get his headers in. Ballack and Lampard can both be water carriers, but Ballack will share more of the defensive duties as Lampard will roam forward more. Defense is pretty self explanatory, Koeman much more comfortable playing passes forward, Lucio rock solid.