Under Marco Rose, Borussia Mönchengladbach are flourishing and contend for a Champions League spot in the Bundesliga 2019/20 campaign. One of Gladbachs shooting stars is central midfielder, Florian Neuhaus. Due to his role, Neuhaus is not the main focus of attention but still plays a vital part within Gladbachs system.
In the following tactical analysis, we are going to explain Florian Neuhaus role at Gladbach under Rose. Therefore, we take a closer look at his tasks during the different phases of the game and at his abilities.
Neuhaus role within Roses Gladbach system
Florian Neuhaus mostly plays as a central midfielder in a double pivot or even in the playmaker role of Gladbachs 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-1-2 system. Playing these positions, Neuhaus will often move within the half-spaces or centrally behind Gladbachs attackers occupying space between the opposition lines. On his heatmap, one can recognise the three possible spaces in which Neuhaus is usually positioned. Within either of the two half-spaces or in the playmaker area within the central lane and in front of the opposition back line.
Linking build-up play and attacking phase
During Gladbachs possession phase, Neuhaus is tasked to connect the build-up play of the centre-backs and the pivot with the attacking phase within the final third. Therefore, Neuhaus likes to drop in front of the opposition midfield to receive the ball.
Then, Neuhaus often quickly switches sides and Gladbach attempt to break lines in another lane. Alternatively, Neuhaus utilises the space which opened up in midfield when an opposition midfielder followed him. In this case, an attacking player moves into the space Neuhaus left and receives the ball within the opposition block.
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