Jose Bordalas was appointed Valencia manager at the end of last season.
His appointment was intended to bring some much-needed stability back to the club.
The Valencian-born manager was brought on after taking Getafe from the Segunda Division to a fifth-place finish in La Liga and then to the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals in the space of five seasons.
After stirring a relegation battle in the face last season, Valencia eventually finished in thirteenth place.
This was their lowest league position this century.
The appointment of Jose Bordalas was seen in a positive light.
The club’s owners and fans hope he can match his overachievement with Getafe and progress Valencia further up the table.
Despite reaching the final of the Copa del Rey, the season has been an inconsistent one for Los murciélagos
This article will be a tactical analysis, looking at Jose Bordalass attacking and defensive tactics during this campaign and analysing what hasn’t worked for him and the team this season.
José Bordalás 4-4-2 Disciple
Valencia Formations 2021/2022
Getafe Formations 2020/2021
Jose Bordalass tactical philosophy is based on an organised and aggressive 4-4-2 formation.
He doesn



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