What Is Double Pivot In Football? The double pivot can be a useful tactic in creating numerical superiority in the build-up phase. It can attract opposition players towards the ball in high areas, leaving space to exploit behind their midfield line. It can also provide stability behind the ball during...
The way teams evolve their tactics to utilise playing with two holding midfielders, or a “double pivot”, is a tactic that undergoes constant tweaks at the elite level. Historically, one midfielder would simply occupy one half of the pitch and the other the opposite half. In this year’s European Championship,...
In 2015, Andoni Iraola decided to leave Athletic Club Bilbao after a 15-year stay. Commonly a right back, he was an outstanding player for his dedication, maturity, effort in each match, and passion for his shirt. Under the guidance of various coaches, including Marcelo Bielsa and Ernesto Valverde, Iraola decided to become a manager in the...
Not too long ago, four-man midfields were the norm. The classic 4-4-2 ruled the global football scene. The only question was whether the team would play a flat midfield or with a diamond. With that diamond, did they play narrow or wide? As systems evolved, the four-man midfield gave way...
With the popularity of formations such as the 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2, a midfield double pivot is one of the most common structures found in modern football. The balance afforded by a double pivot lends itself to almost any style of football, from possession-based sides who use positional play, to sides...
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...
Lucien Favre’s return to the Bundesliga has been nothing short of a revelation. His team are playing a dynamic, exciting and progressive style of football that has captured the imagination. His appointment in time for the coming season meant that he had time and money to build his ideal squad....
