Crvena Zvezda 2022/23: How Miloš Milojević Has Built One Of The Most Formidable Defenses In European Football – Scout Report

The effect and impact Miloš Milojević has had since taking over the Serbian giants Crvena Zvezda in August 2022 are undeniable.

Last season it was Partizan who came second in the league with just two points behind Red Star.

In this season the Red and Whites are repping all the teams and are undeniably good at handling issues.

Thus far, out of almost 30 games, he has won 22, tied four, and lost four.

The win percentage that he proudly carries stands at an astounding 73.33%.

Hes already a rising star at age 40, joining the ranks of promising young coaches like Will Still for Reims.

Following his stint at Malmö, he has experienced an immense rise in his managerial career, becoming one of Europes most impactful young managers on the continent.

His defensive record has seen him move to the top of the league, with a gap of an astonishing 18 points from the runners-up, Bačka Topola.

His strategies are often cited as examples of how to mount an effective defence, with defensive strategies similar to Lazios Maurizio Sarri.

Under his leadership, the Red and Whites have become a formidable force, ranking second only to Xavi Hernándezs unbeatable Barcelona in European defensive efficiency.

This tactical analysis will examine the measures Milojević used to solidify the defence.

This analysis, presented in the form of a scout report, will also discuss his tactics and methods.

Miloš Milojević Formations used 

Milojevi favours a four-at-the-back configuration, which means there are only two central defenders on the pitch.

His faith in two-centre-back formations has been justified from the seasons outset.

Around 40% of this season has been spent in his preferred 4-2-3-1 configuration.

This visual represents the many formations he used when leading the Red and White to the Serbian championship in 2022/23.

His second most-used formation is the 4-1-4-1, which has been used in more than 15% of his games (behind the 4-2-3-1).

The 4-4-2 formation is his second favourite with a percentage of approximately 13%.

Finally, he has experimented with the traditional 4-3-3 configuration, using it for only 6% of the time, which is significantly less than his primary structure of choice.

In addition to these formations, he has encountered seven others, four of which included a five-man defence.

The remaining formations a