........................................ TEAM 2MUFC0 ........................................................................................ TEAM INDNYC ...........................................
TEAM 2MUFC0
Formation 4-3-3
I have built the team based on the totaalvoetbal philosophy. I would like to make clear i am not trying to replicate a specific team in the past, however i have tried to stay true to the philosophy by picking technically good players who are able to interchange, were hard workers for the most part, and comfortable on the ball...both vertically and horizontally. To add, the starting 11 consists of 7 Dutch players who have vast amount of experience in the principles of the team.
With regards to reinforcements i have stayed true to the theme and brought in two more total footballers in Stoichkov and Koeman.
Defence
Starting at the back Van der Saar commands the box an excellent goalkeeper as well as being great on the ball, his distribution is up there with the best. At the centre of the defence Koeman comes in as the ball playing centre back, his passing will be instrumental in building from the back and launching quick counters, Campbell partners him as the athletic and robust stopper able to cover for him.
Krol moves to the left back position where he was equally world class, Carlos Alberto takes up the opposite full back position, both are able to play-make from the wings and provide support for the wingers. Both are also watertight defensively, providing the cover required when defending.
Midfield
At the base of the midfield is Argentinian/Italian maestro Luis Monti, not only a great DM and marker, but also a perceptive passer of the ball to more advanced players, also has the ability to drop into the centre back postion when Koeman gets forward. To the left of him is van Hanegem the consummate box-to-box play-maker in the midfield looking to pick up the ball and play the attackers through. Gullit is the third midfielder and has the most license to attack, picking the ball up from deep positions he will cause havoc running at the opposition defence and making those off the ball runs into the box.
Attack
Bergkamp is the central play making striker in the team, with his intelligent movement he will drag the opposition defenders around creating gaps for the other attackers to exploit, he will also be in and around the box getting in positions to score.
Stoichkov comes in on the left wing, a player who is well versed in the totaalvoetbal philosophy, he provides that extra goal threat that Keizer lacked.
On the right wing is Robben who provides that direct attacking threat and will love to interchange with Bergkamp, also passed from deep by Krol, Monti, WVH they will be able to use their pace to get behind the opposition defence. And also not to forget Bergkamp's ability to latch onto long balls and create magic like he did vs Argentina in the 98 world cup.
TEAM INDNYC
Formation : 4-3-3
Tactics : Attack the opposition by allowing Didi and Bozsik to play between the lines and have quick transitions to my star studded attack.
Attack :
Gento is one of the best of all time and even though he is facing one of the best right backs of all time, you don't want to leave him 1 on 1. Uwe Seeler is up there with the greatest strikers of all time and then we have Kubala who was voted the greatest Barcelona player of all time. There are goals galore in my front 3.
Midfield :
1. Didi - Advanced Playmaker playing in a creative role with slightly less emphasis on the defensive side of his game and allowing him to feed my attack. He'll fall back in the defensive phase of the game but mostly he will play between the lines and create scoring opportunities for my front 3
2. Bremner - He brings the balance to my midfield that was lacking in the previous round. Perfect Box to Box midfielder who is a commanding, physically strong and aggressive player with excellent passing range.
3. Bozsik - Supremely talented with the ball at his feet, Bozsik will look to get on the ball and dictate the game, pinging balls wide and between the lines to Didi and Bremner
Defence :
Arguably 2 of the greatest German full backs and supported by one of the Greatest goalkeeper of all time
Add the greatest Soviet defender and one of the classiest defenders in the last 20 years, we have a defense shutting out the best of attacks
Schnellinger will be the more balanced full back given he has Gento in front of him and Lahm will be the more attacking of the two supporting Kubala
Shesternyov and Carvalho are both comfortable on the ball and should be able to handle Bergkamp.
Why we will win
1) Great attack. Even with Carlos Alberto, the combination of Didi + Gento on the left side is going to be devastating and it will limit the damage Carlos Alberto can do going forward as he will be a bit more restricted.
2) More creativity in midfield in Didi, Bozsik and Bremner are incisive in their passing and expect them to create opportunities for my attack.
