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3 Year peaks are the years declared below (92 excludes Euro 92 but 2012 includes Euro 2012)
Boris
Skizzo
Boris Tactics
In goals Toldo is one of the best keepers of his era, highlights include being named in the EURO 2000 team of the tournament. Two complete full backs in Zambrotta and Sorin who are effective going forward and defensively, Zambrotta a world cup winner amongst other achievements and Sorin, the man who pinged the ball onto Maxi Rodriguez' chest for that goal against Mexico. At centre half we see Campbell and Gallas, two players with good pace and strength, invincible Campbell would be the more aggressive of the two with two time PFA team of the year Gallas sweeping in behind.
At the base of midfield Xabi Alonso and Senna will play as midfield holders, both are excellent defensively with Alonso acting as the chief playmaker from deep, both players had great success with Spain and are comfortable in both possession based and more defensive/counter attacking sides. Out wide we see Balon D'Or winner Nedved and EURO 96 winner Thomas Häßler. Both exceptionally hard working players with tremendous technical ability and movement, they offer a very complete package as wide midfielders.
Up front it's Rui Costa playing off Batistuta. This is a proven partnership, Rui Costa will look to drop into space, get turned and release through balls forward. Batistuta will play a complete forward role, mixing his game between playing on the shoulder of defenders, holding up and linking the play for onrushing midfielders, and peeling off for crosses from deep.
The team will predominantly play slightly deep in a defensive shell in banks of 4 with incredible protection through the centre, however at the correct triggers the team will look to press, made possible by a very hard working attack and great pace at the middle of the defence.
In possession the team will look to feed the ball quickly to the attacking midfield line or direct to the main striker whether it be back to goal or over the top. The front four are capable one touch players and possess the willingness and ability to quickly turn and charge forward toward the opposition goal. Sorin had an incredible delivery from deep positions and from time to time will look for Batistuta peeling off at the back post with the attacking midfield trio looking for knockdowns, and both full backs will look to overlap if the time is right to provide width. This team also carries a significant threat shooting from range.
Skizzo Tactics
Formation - 4411/451
The idea was to have somewhat of a replica of Zidane's France team with Henry leading the line and Deschamps doing the water carrying in midfield, sprinkled with some supporting cast to get the best out of Zizou.
The team is built from back to front with players who would leave it all out on the pitch at the final whistle. Multiple captains and leaders who would run themselves into the ground, or throw themselves at everything for the team.
Peter Schmeichel goes in goal and would command the penalty box. Fernando Hierro and Walter Samuel form an uncompromising pair at the back, flanked by the equally bruising Christian Chivu, and the nuisance that is Gary Neville. All leaders for their teams at various points, there's nothing particularly fancy or flamboyant about the back line. Hierro would look to step up as he's able, or his distribution from the back would look to send the forward players on the move quickly. Chivu's left foot would be equally important to offer an outlet, as well as Neville's overlaps to support the attack and get some deliveries in.
Didier Deschamps takes up his familiar place in the depth of midfield, looking to do the work that often gets overlooked when the others get the plaudits. It's no coincidence that he was a part of several great teams that relied on his "water carrier" type of play in the midfield. Ji-Sung Park would look to offer the relentless running, pressing, ball carrying, and link up/support that he would carry out without breaking a sweat. Another oft-overlooked player, hes appreciated by those he plays with as he does the dirty work and hard miles that benefit the team. Ryan Giggs will offer width out left, looking to stretch the play to open space for others, as well as get at the defense himself. Giggs in full flight was a thing of beauty, and with supply from Hierro et al, he could spring forward quickly as the opposition still tries to settle. Antonio Conte, another teammate who would be all over the pitch. Would look to offer support out wide right, with Neville overlapping, and deliver the ball into the forwards.
Zinedine Zidane would settle into the space between the midfield and forwards. With wide players to stretch the field, and Thierry Henry ahead to stretch the defense, Zizou would look to pull the strings and roam in the final third to probe at the defense. Henry would link up and make his probing runs, either to open channels, or with the ball at his feet to unsettle the defense. Clinical around the penalty area, he'd look to bury the opportunities as they came.
We have multiple avenues, whether its out wide with supplies into the box, direct free kicks, set pieces to get Hierro, Zidane, etc on the end of, or direct at pace or on the counter with Hierro playing the ball into an onrushing Giggs or Henry. On the defensive side, everyone would look to work and support each other. From the midfield on back, theres no passengers.
Boris
Skizzo
Boris Tactics
In goals Toldo is one of the best keepers of his era, highlights include being named in the EURO 2000 team of the tournament. Two complete full backs in Zambrotta and Sorin who are effective going forward and defensively, Zambrotta a world cup winner amongst other achievements and Sorin, the man who pinged the ball onto Maxi Rodriguez' chest for that goal against Mexico. At centre half we see Campbell and Gallas, two players with good pace and strength, invincible Campbell would be the more aggressive of the two with two time PFA team of the year Gallas sweeping in behind.
At the base of midfield Xabi Alonso and Senna will play as midfield holders, both are excellent defensively with Alonso acting as the chief playmaker from deep, both players had great success with Spain and are comfortable in both possession based and more defensive/counter attacking sides. Out wide we see Balon D'Or winner Nedved and EURO 96 winner Thomas Häßler. Both exceptionally hard working players with tremendous technical ability and movement, they offer a very complete package as wide midfielders.
Up front it's Rui Costa playing off Batistuta. This is a proven partnership, Rui Costa will look to drop into space, get turned and release through balls forward. Batistuta will play a complete forward role, mixing his game between playing on the shoulder of defenders, holding up and linking the play for onrushing midfielders, and peeling off for crosses from deep.
The team will predominantly play slightly deep in a defensive shell in banks of 4 with incredible protection through the centre, however at the correct triggers the team will look to press, made possible by a very hard working attack and great pace at the middle of the defence.
In possession the team will look to feed the ball quickly to the attacking midfield line or direct to the main striker whether it be back to goal or over the top. The front four are capable one touch players and possess the willingness and ability to quickly turn and charge forward toward the opposition goal. Sorin had an incredible delivery from deep positions and from time to time will look for Batistuta peeling off at the back post with the attacking midfield trio looking for knockdowns, and both full backs will look to overlap if the time is right to provide width. This team also carries a significant threat shooting from range.
Skizzo Tactics
Formation - 4411/451
The idea was to have somewhat of a replica of Zidane's France team with Henry leading the line and Deschamps doing the water carrying in midfield, sprinkled with some supporting cast to get the best out of Zizou.
The team is built from back to front with players who would leave it all out on the pitch at the final whistle. Multiple captains and leaders who would run themselves into the ground, or throw themselves at everything for the team.
Peter Schmeichel goes in goal and would command the penalty box. Fernando Hierro and Walter Samuel form an uncompromising pair at the back, flanked by the equally bruising Christian Chivu, and the nuisance that is Gary Neville. All leaders for their teams at various points, there's nothing particularly fancy or flamboyant about the back line. Hierro would look to step up as he's able, or his distribution from the back would look to send the forward players on the move quickly. Chivu's left foot would be equally important to offer an outlet, as well as Neville's overlaps to support the attack and get some deliveries in.
Didier Deschamps takes up his familiar place in the depth of midfield, looking to do the work that often gets overlooked when the others get the plaudits. It's no coincidence that he was a part of several great teams that relied on his "water carrier" type of play in the midfield. Ji-Sung Park would look to offer the relentless running, pressing, ball carrying, and link up/support that he would carry out without breaking a sweat. Another oft-overlooked player, hes appreciated by those he plays with as he does the dirty work and hard miles that benefit the team. Ryan Giggs will offer width out left, looking to stretch the play to open space for others, as well as get at the defense himself. Giggs in full flight was a thing of beauty, and with supply from Hierro et al, he could spring forward quickly as the opposition still tries to settle. Antonio Conte, another teammate who would be all over the pitch. Would look to offer support out wide right, with Neville overlapping, and deliver the ball into the forwards.
Zinedine Zidane would settle into the space between the midfield and forwards. With wide players to stretch the field, and Thierry Henry ahead to stretch the defense, Zizou would look to pull the strings and roam in the final third to probe at the defense. Henry would link up and make his probing runs, either to open channels, or with the ball at his feet to unsettle the defense. Clinical around the penalty area, he'd look to bury the opportunities as they came.
We have multiple avenues, whether its out wide with supplies into the box, direct free kicks, set pieces to get Hierro, Zidane, etc on the end of, or direct at pace or on the counter with Hierro playing the ball into an onrushing Giggs or Henry. On the defensive side, everyone would look to work and support each other. From the midfield on back, theres no passengers.
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