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Boris
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Boris
This is a 4-4-1-1 formation with a narrow left back, attacking right back, two holding midfielders, a wide left winger, and narrow right midfielder.
It was meant to be based on Benitez's Valencia/Liverpool sides but accidentally became very Mourinho like.
Schmeicel mid 90s, Maicon under Mourinho, Campbell early 00s, Terry and Gallas under Mourinho, Xabi late 00s early 10s, Senna up to Euro 08, Hasler mid 90s, Duff latter first half of 00s, Nedved around his balon d'Or, Batistuta late 90s.
Gallas plays narrow to help protect Terry in a deep backline that becomes a back three with the ball, with Maicon pushing forward on the right and Duff providing the width on the opposite flank.
Hasler is narrower on the ball but between him and Duff they have the capacity to work to help defend against the opposing rampaging full backs. As said full backs rampage Nedved will look to exploit the space left behind and link with Batistuta.
Keeper is good.
This I believe is a pretty complete team, can defend deep and play on the break, or push forward and try to dominate possession and create through the playmaking abilities of Alonso and the interplay of Hasler and Nedved. Duff will look to attack the opposition right back, he may not get last all the time but he will at times and any half decent cross is a real threat.
Nedved will look move out wide away from the opposing player in the Makelele role, in theory forcing the opposition to either leave him free or vacate the centre of the pitch allowing space for Hasler to move into.
Obviously Terry struggled with pace but with Gallas covering him and Campbell on the other side I believe this weakness is more than compensated for.
The Religion
Formation: 5-3-2 - High wing backs for width, high tempo, direct style, aggressive ball winning in central areas
Taffarel; quick off his line and comfortable with the ball at his feet. The ideal goalkeeper to build attacks and help sweep in behind however in this system he will not be a sweeper keeper given who he has in front of him. Nice option to have though should the need arise.
A back three set up featuring de Boer as LCB, Marquez as CB and Cannavaro as RCB. Marquez, who was comfortable as a defensive midfielder, can push through into the 6 area with Makelele as required to help win the ball back or create an overload in attacking phases. The system allows the team to build from the back with all superb with the ball and intelligent tactically. Perfectly balanced with de Boer's cultured left foot and passing range, the aggressive ball winning of Marquez and the impeccable timing and leadership of Cannavaro.
High positioned attacking fullbacks both with powerful engines and capable of impacting the game in offensive and defensive phases; Lizarazu and Dani Alves provide the width. The system behind them allows them to both to play with more freedom going forward utilising their creativity and ability to create overloads and overlaps in wide areas. Both have the engines to get up and down the pitch quickly and both are good with the ball - they're both ideal for the system and probably the best set of wing backs in the draft.
Makelele will play his favoured defensive screening role alongside Gerrard who will be the all action box to box ball winner. Classic 6 and 8 pairing. This system allows a safety net should Gerrard be caught up the pitch and play be turned over as Marquez can step through into the 6 position and help Makelele from getting outnumbered. This midfield will not be out worked or out battled, nor does it lack technical ability with Makelele offering underrated deep lying play making ability and Gerrard technically superb with the ball in terms of distribution to link forward phases.
Hagi is in his element as our playmaker with complete freedom to drift in the left and central areas. This brings the best out of him creatively and prevents him from becoming frustrated. A technically excellent, mobile player who can isolate weaknesses and seek to exploit them. Capable of carrying the ball and dribbling past or picking incisive passes, this role simply lets Hagi express himself.
David Villa plays in partnership with Weah. His position will be slightly to the right and Weah will naturally be to the left of the two. They work in tandem and interchange between roles; one can drop deep, collect and carry whilst the other seeks that space to break the lines. The versatility of both players, in particular Villa, helps this work and creates huge problems for the opposition especially if they try and get close. The fluidity means CBs get pulled out of position and space appears which both have the awareness,and blistering pace, to exploit.
Key Notes
* Top-notch passers from their respective positions in De Boer, Gerrard and Hagi, with pacey, astute runners of the calibre of Lizarazu and Dani Alves from wing back and Villa and Weah up front to stretch the pitch and get in behind the opposition line respectively.
* The fluidity of the system is key and has the right balance of flexibility all over the pitch.
* The team has leaders everywhere and a rock solid core.
* Direct style with diverse goal threats looks ideal versus Boris' team which looks possession-centric with the goalscoring threat chanelled mainly through Batistuta. Weah at his best was virtually irrepressible on the counter, Hagi was the star turn in Romania's swift counter-attacking Romania team in WC 94, and Gerrard's rangy, powerful bursts forward will give Xabi and Senna fits.
* With threats from every channel to stretch Boris' defenders, there's few better in the draft than Villa to exploit the gaps and supply the lethal cutting edge.
Subs;
Rustu
Couto
Scholl
Seedorf (inj)
Bebeto
Trezeguet
TheReligion
Boris
This is a 4-4-1-1 formation with a narrow left back, attacking right back, two holding midfielders, a wide left winger, and narrow right midfielder.
It was meant to be based on Benitez's Valencia/Liverpool sides but accidentally became very Mourinho like.
Schmeicel mid 90s, Maicon under Mourinho, Campbell early 00s, Terry and Gallas under Mourinho, Xabi late 00s early 10s, Senna up to Euro 08, Hasler mid 90s, Duff latter first half of 00s, Nedved around his balon d'Or, Batistuta late 90s.
Gallas plays narrow to help protect Terry in a deep backline that becomes a back three with the ball, with Maicon pushing forward on the right and Duff providing the width on the opposite flank.
Hasler is narrower on the ball but between him and Duff they have the capacity to work to help defend against the opposing rampaging full backs. As said full backs rampage Nedved will look to exploit the space left behind and link with Batistuta.
Keeper is good.
This I believe is a pretty complete team, can defend deep and play on the break, or push forward and try to dominate possession and create through the playmaking abilities of Alonso and the interplay of Hasler and Nedved. Duff will look to attack the opposition right back, he may not get last all the time but he will at times and any half decent cross is a real threat.
Nedved will look move out wide away from the opposing player in the Makelele role, in theory forcing the opposition to either leave him free or vacate the centre of the pitch allowing space for Hasler to move into.
Obviously Terry struggled with pace but with Gallas covering him and Campbell on the other side I believe this weakness is more than compensated for.
The Religion
Formation: 5-3-2 - High wing backs for width, high tempo, direct style, aggressive ball winning in central areas
Taffarel; quick off his line and comfortable with the ball at his feet. The ideal goalkeeper to build attacks and help sweep in behind however in this system he will not be a sweeper keeper given who he has in front of him. Nice option to have though should the need arise.
A back three set up featuring de Boer as LCB, Marquez as CB and Cannavaro as RCB. Marquez, who was comfortable as a defensive midfielder, can push through into the 6 area with Makelele as required to help win the ball back or create an overload in attacking phases. The system allows the team to build from the back with all superb with the ball and intelligent tactically. Perfectly balanced with de Boer's cultured left foot and passing range, the aggressive ball winning of Marquez and the impeccable timing and leadership of Cannavaro.
High positioned attacking fullbacks both with powerful engines and capable of impacting the game in offensive and defensive phases; Lizarazu and Dani Alves provide the width. The system behind them allows them to both to play with more freedom going forward utilising their creativity and ability to create overloads and overlaps in wide areas. Both have the engines to get up and down the pitch quickly and both are good with the ball - they're both ideal for the system and probably the best set of wing backs in the draft.
Makelele will play his favoured defensive screening role alongside Gerrard who will be the all action box to box ball winner. Classic 6 and 8 pairing. This system allows a safety net should Gerrard be caught up the pitch and play be turned over as Marquez can step through into the 6 position and help Makelele from getting outnumbered. This midfield will not be out worked or out battled, nor does it lack technical ability with Makelele offering underrated deep lying play making ability and Gerrard technically superb with the ball in terms of distribution to link forward phases.
Hagi is in his element as our playmaker with complete freedom to drift in the left and central areas. This brings the best out of him creatively and prevents him from becoming frustrated. A technically excellent, mobile player who can isolate weaknesses and seek to exploit them. Capable of carrying the ball and dribbling past or picking incisive passes, this role simply lets Hagi express himself.
David Villa plays in partnership with Weah. His position will be slightly to the right and Weah will naturally be to the left of the two. They work in tandem and interchange between roles; one can drop deep, collect and carry whilst the other seeks that space to break the lines. The versatility of both players, in particular Villa, helps this work and creates huge problems for the opposition especially if they try and get close. The fluidity means CBs get pulled out of position and space appears which both have the awareness,and blistering pace, to exploit.
Key Notes
* Top-notch passers from their respective positions in De Boer, Gerrard and Hagi, with pacey, astute runners of the calibre of Lizarazu and Dani Alves from wing back and Villa and Weah up front to stretch the pitch and get in behind the opposition line respectively.
* The fluidity of the system is key and has the right balance of flexibility all over the pitch.
* The team has leaders everywhere and a rock solid core.
* Direct style with diverse goal threats looks ideal versus Boris' team which looks possession-centric with the goalscoring threat chanelled mainly through Batistuta. Weah at his best was virtually irrepressible on the counter, Hagi was the star turn in Romania's swift counter-attacking Romania team in WC 94, and Gerrard's rangy, powerful bursts forward will give Xabi and Senna fits.
* With threats from every channel to stretch Boris' defenders, there's few better in the draft than Villa to exploit the gaps and supply the lethal cutting edge.
Subs;
Rustu
Couto
Scholl
Seedorf (inj)
Bebeto
Trezeguet
Taffarel - Greatest Brazilian keeper of all time with a true modern day style, quick off his line and comfortable in possession, good distribution, excellent reflexes and superb shot stopping ability - Peak 98-01 (World Cup winner, FIFA World XI, Brazilian football hall of famer)
Lizarazu - Bayern hall of fame inductee, energetic, reliable, defensively solid, mobile and with an excellent engine. Perfectly balanced full back going forward and defensively - Peak 98-01 (UEFA team of the year, FIFA World XI, Champions League winner, World Cup and Euro winner)
F. de Boer - Left footed, technically superb at reading the game and excellent distribution and long passing ability - Peak 98-01 - (FIFA World Cup All Star, Euros All Star, La Liga and Champions League winner, 112 caps for Netherlands)
Marquez - Capable of playing as a centre back, sweeper or defensive midfielder Rafael Marquez was a key part of Rijkard's Barcelona side and is considered one of Mexico's best ever players. His excellent timing allowed him to make key interceptions and utilise his ability to carry the ball forward and pick an accurate progressive pass. Aggressive, dependable and solid in air. Warrior. Peak 04-07 (Four time La Liga winner, two time CL winner, 147 caps for Mexico)
Cannavaro - One of his best attributes is mental strength, composure and consistency. Forget stupid mistakes and lapses in concentration, Fabio doesn't do them. When you add this mindset to his pace, power, ability to read the game, tackling and ball playing ability you really get a player with no weaknesses. His height? 5'9. Problem? Not when you have a leap like Michael Jordan and the timing and accuracy to go with it - Peak 03-06 - (Ballon d'Or winner, World player of the year, Two time FIFA World XI member, Team of the decade, World Cup winner.. I could go on)
Dani Alves - Best offensive full back of his generation, excellent mobility, passing and crossing ability, overlapping runs to give width, powerful engine, strong, tenacious with high energy and work rate - Peak 07-10 (Eight time FIFA world XI member, Five time UEFA team of the year, La Liga defender of the season, Three time Champions League winner, player with most collective honours ever)
Makelele - That good they named his holding role after him, great reader of the game and perfect shield for the defence. Underrated DLP ability with excellent short passing and tactical and positional discipline - ball winner - Peak 04-07 (FIFA World XI pick, Champions League winner)
Gerrard - At his peak considered by Zidane and Pele to be the best player in the world, a versatile hard working box to box player with superb defensive and offensive attributes allowing him to contribute at both ends of the pitch decisively in the same game. Gerrard was technically superb and known for his long range passing and shooting accuracy. A great reader of the game. This allowed him to break up play effectively and turn defence into attack in an instance. Physically strong and tough in the tackle. Peak - (Ballon d'Or Bronze, UEFA footballer of the year, PFA players player of the year, Eight time PL team of the year member, three time FIFA world XI, three time UEFA team of the year, CL winner, English football hall of fame)
Hagi - Showman, playmaker, creative genius and absolute character, quick, two footed and comfortable in any forward areas, his understanding of space and technical ability is unrivalled at his peak - number 10 - Peak 94-97 (FIFA WC All Star, FIFA 100 inductee, 4th place Ballon d'Or, FIFA World XI pick)
Weah - Strong, physical, quick, superb dribbler and excellent finisher, all round multi functional forward, Ballon d'Or winner, FIFA world player of the year, who Henry modelled his game on - Peak 94-97 (Ballon d'Or winner, FIFA 100 inductee)
David Villa - Held as one of the greatest forwards of his generation and one the the best Spanish forwards of all time, a two footed prolific goalscorer with superb finishing, composure, agility, pace and dribbling abilities. Not only was Villa ruthless in front of goal he possessed excellent vision and passing ability. This, mixed with his football intelligence, allowed him to drop deep to receive the ball and link up play with the midfield. He was equally able to create for others as he was to score himself. - Peak 07-10 - (World Cup winner, European Championship winner, FIFA world XI member, CL winner, Spain's all time top scorer)
Lizarazu - Bayern hall of fame inductee, energetic, reliable, defensively solid, mobile and with an excellent engine. Perfectly balanced full back going forward and defensively - Peak 98-01 (UEFA team of the year, FIFA World XI, Champions League winner, World Cup and Euro winner)
F. de Boer - Left footed, technically superb at reading the game and excellent distribution and long passing ability - Peak 98-01 - (FIFA World Cup All Star, Euros All Star, La Liga and Champions League winner, 112 caps for Netherlands)
Marquez - Capable of playing as a centre back, sweeper or defensive midfielder Rafael Marquez was a key part of Rijkard's Barcelona side and is considered one of Mexico's best ever players. His excellent timing allowed him to make key interceptions and utilise his ability to carry the ball forward and pick an accurate progressive pass. Aggressive, dependable and solid in air. Warrior. Peak 04-07 (Four time La Liga winner, two time CL winner, 147 caps for Mexico)
Cannavaro - One of his best attributes is mental strength, composure and consistency. Forget stupid mistakes and lapses in concentration, Fabio doesn't do them. When you add this mindset to his pace, power, ability to read the game, tackling and ball playing ability you really get a player with no weaknesses. His height? 5'9. Problem? Not when you have a leap like Michael Jordan and the timing and accuracy to go with it - Peak 03-06 - (Ballon d'Or winner, World player of the year, Two time FIFA World XI member, Team of the decade, World Cup winner.. I could go on)
Dani Alves - Best offensive full back of his generation, excellent mobility, passing and crossing ability, overlapping runs to give width, powerful engine, strong, tenacious with high energy and work rate - Peak 07-10 (Eight time FIFA world XI member, Five time UEFA team of the year, La Liga defender of the season, Three time Champions League winner, player with most collective honours ever)
Makelele - That good they named his holding role after him, great reader of the game and perfect shield for the defence. Underrated DLP ability with excellent short passing and tactical and positional discipline - ball winner - Peak 04-07 (FIFA World XI pick, Champions League winner)
Gerrard - At his peak considered by Zidane and Pele to be the best player in the world, a versatile hard working box to box player with superb defensive and offensive attributes allowing him to contribute at both ends of the pitch decisively in the same game. Gerrard was technically superb and known for his long range passing and shooting accuracy. A great reader of the game. This allowed him to break up play effectively and turn defence into attack in an instance. Physically strong and tough in the tackle. Peak - (Ballon d'Or Bronze, UEFA footballer of the year, PFA players player of the year, Eight time PL team of the year member, three time FIFA world XI, three time UEFA team of the year, CL winner, English football hall of fame)
Hagi - Showman, playmaker, creative genius and absolute character, quick, two footed and comfortable in any forward areas, his understanding of space and technical ability is unrivalled at his peak - number 10 - Peak 94-97 (FIFA WC All Star, FIFA 100 inductee, 4th place Ballon d'Or, FIFA World XI pick)
Weah - Strong, physical, quick, superb dribbler and excellent finisher, all round multi functional forward, Ballon d'Or winner, FIFA world player of the year, who Henry modelled his game on - Peak 94-97 (Ballon d'Or winner, FIFA 100 inductee)
David Villa - Held as one of the greatest forwards of his generation and one the the best Spanish forwards of all time, a two footed prolific goalscorer with superb finishing, composure, agility, pace and dribbling abilities. Not only was Villa ruthless in front of goal he possessed excellent vision and passing ability. This, mixed with his football intelligence, allowed him to drop deep to receive the ball and link up play with the midfield. He was equally able to create for others as he was to score himself. - Peak 07-10 - (World Cup winner, European Championship winner, FIFA world XI member, CL winner, Spain's all time top scorer)