Nice formations there, although I don't really like using 4-3-3 and would substitute it for 4-3-2-1 (as alternative B formation) seeing it is more suitable, given the players at our disposal.
I think 4-3-1-2 and 4-2-3-1 are both good formations for us, even though they do pose some evident issues. The problem with the 4-3-1-2 is that we will get no width as our current batch of FB's are largely incompetent going forward; whereas, if we deploy a 4-2-3-1, the added width with the introduction of Gio and Camo will also imply the under utilization of our ferasome strike force, as only one of Trez, Amauri, Iaquinta, or Del Piero can start in that set-up (most likely Amauri or Trez, which means benching Del Piero and banishing Iaquinta to the stands).
I think 4-3-1-2 and 4-2-3-1 are both good formations for us, even though they do pose some evident issues. The problem with the 4-3-1-2 is that we will get no width as our current batch of FB's are largely incompetent going forward; whereas, if we deploy a 4-2-3-1, the added width with the introduction of Gio and Camo will also imply the under utilization of our ferasome strike force, as only one of Trez, Amauri, Iaquinta, or Del Piero can start in that set-up (most likely Amauri or Trez, which means benching Del Piero and banishing Iaquinta to the stands).
the 4-2-3-1 seems to be more logical now.
Bearing in mind that would be more popular and impressive to watch (due to the simultaneus use of Diego and Giovinco and the extra creativity, that would make some sense. It would also mask the problem of incompetent fullbaks.
But, i am worried about our 3 offensive midfielders back ups. If Giovinco is not used to sub Diego, then who will when he wont be available?
Who will sub Giovinco, DP has not the pace anymore, to play that wide.
Marchionni cannot sub Camo either.
The Giovinco Diego Camo midfield looks great, they need no support from the fullbacks and with Sissoko/CZ-Melo./Marchisio behind them, they wont have to worry about anything else, but creating chances.
But we dont have decent replacements for that!
And as you have pointed out, once we kept Treze, in will be a hell of a waste of forwards.
Hopefully this year, we will take an optimal advantage/use of this extraordinary offensive line! Some tough choices for Ferrara there!
The safest bet is to choose one but always have a back up plan, see how our team shapes up during the season and have the versatility to make adjustments,
depending on form and injuries/suspension.
This team had great potential, to bad our defense is still crippled...
The parameters we have to work with, are;
-We need to use at least 2-3 forwards at all times (due to their abundance)
-We need to use at least 2-3 DMs at all times (due to their abundance)
-We need to use a formation that doesnt include wingers and also is not depended on the support of competent fullbacks!
And without great sacrifices on width.
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