Christian Titz Tactics At FC Magdeburg 2022/2023 – Why They Are One Of The Most Tactically Interesting Teams In German Football Right Now

1. FC Magdeburg have guaranteed their safety in their first 2. Bundesliga campaign since relegation from the division in 2019 and just two years on from near relegation to Germany’s Regionalliga.

Having gained promotion last year from the 3. Liga, the primary focus of the side would have been staving off relegation.

However, quite remarkably, Christian Titz has guided his men to a mid-table finish.

This tactical analysis aims to provide a comprehensive scout report on Christian Titzs principles and tactics employed by the Magdeburg side.

Christian Titz Structure and principles in possession

For the majority of the campaign, Magdeburg utilised a 4-3-3 formation on paper, using the formation 36% of the time.

However, on the field, Magdeburg’s general structure becomes increasingly interesting.

1. FC Magdeburg Formations

Perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of Magdeburg’s game model is the use of their goalkeeper, Dominik Reimann, to split the CBs, forming a back three.

As a result, Magdeburg’s full-backs virtually become wing-backs in possession, pushing up the touchline.

Daniel Elfadli and Silas Gnaka form a double pivot in the midfield, with the right winger inverting and advancing into the forward line, virtually becoming a second striker, and the left winger inverting into the midfield.

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