There is no single best formation in football. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and coaches must be flexible enough to recognise when and in what context to use a specific one. This tactical analysis will give you the attacking tactics of the 4-2-3-1 system. We will use tactical theory to explain...
The use of the 4-2-3-1 out-of-possession has gained popularity in recent years, with various teams using different systems within this shape. Within any pressing shape, variations can be gained by adjusting the roles of players within the press and the intentions of their movements while pressing. Having previously written about...
Barcelona have managed to beat Bayern Munich to the signing of America's next big thing, Sergino Dest. The 19-year-old full-back joins the Catalans after the departure of Nélson Semedo, who switched to the Premier League. The right-back position has been a huge area of concern for the Blaugrana. This signing should...
Who Uses 4-2-3-1 Formation? In this tactical analysis, I will analyse the tactical theory and patterns of the 4-2-3-1 formation. Various managers have used this formation with different game models, styles and tactics. For example, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United's manager, has used this formation in most of the EPL matches this season....
Teams with a defensive identity succeed far more than a side that does not employ well-thought-out tactics to win the ball back and prevent a goal from being scored. Defending is an often difficult area of the match that teams will not train as much because, in order to win,...
Hansi Flick took over on an interim basis after Nico Kovač was dismissed ten matches into the campaign, after which Bayern Munich sat in fourth place in the Bundesliga. However, the performances from the club - a 15-1-2 record in the league that has given them a seven-point lead at...
Arsenal tremendously broke their transfer record in the summer of 2019 by signing Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pépé for a mouth-watering fee of £72m. The 24-year-old forward had a fantastic breakout campaign for Lille in the previous season scoring 22 goals and contributing 11 assists in Ligue 1 from...
