Tactics and Formations (25 Viewers)
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I don't understand why Rabiot is underappreciated. He should always be in the starting lineup, he's already a starter for world cup champions. Even pre-covid, after a year or so of inactivity at PSG, he lacked in offensive contribution but wasn't bad at all.
My ideal midfield trio would definitely be: Bentancur-Arthur-Rabiot. It offers defensive solidity, energy and quality passing.
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Danilo - De Ligt - Chiellini
Chiesa - Bentancur - Arthur - Rabiot - Sandro
Dybala - CR7
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With players like Kulusevski, Demiral, Cuadrado, Ramsey, Morata and McKennie to be included from time to time starting or off the bench.
My ideal midfield trio would definitely be: Bentancur-Arthur-Rabiot. It offers defensive solidity, energy and quality passing.
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Danilo - De Ligt - Chiellini
Chiesa - Bentancur - Arthur - Rabiot - Sandro
Dybala - CR7
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With players like Kulusevski, Demiral, Cuadrado, Ramsey, Morata and McKennie to be included from time to time starting or off the bench.
I think this is precisely what Pirlo is thinking, considering the ensemble of his interviews.
My biggest concern is if a 2 men midfield, with no added DM, is compatible with 3 CBs. I've always thought if you play 3 CBs, you need 1 DM (or regista) + 2 CMs.
This is a bold bet and it will require a lot of movement training and huge defensive/offensive from almost all players.
About players, the biggest and most important question mark is Bernardeschi on the left. But I like the idea. Sandro will shift between this position and LCB a lot (considering Chiellini is bound to injury).
Also the fit of De Ligt as a RCB is questionable, and honestly, might be a bit of a waste, considering how a pure and classic CB he is. I would imagine he would do better as a SW.
And I also struggle to see Demiral doing well in any of the 3 back positions. For some reason, I also picture him as a very traditional part of a 4 men defense.
Also, let's see if Arthur will have enough stamina and workrate to feature in a 2 men midfield.
If most of these stuff works, watch out. This could become a great team from the get go. Just never play Cuadrado on the left again. Stick to natural feet of RWB and LWB.
mckennie isn't that good of a defensive player unfortunately. bentancur + rabiot is still a bit underwhelming for such an expensive squad, but imo this is our best bet for any formation with 2 cm's.
Argues that McKennie is much more effective as a DM as opposed to CM, and the position switch led to his breakout for Schalke last season.
Bentancur and Rabiot are too redundant for me, i don’t think the pairing works as well as one of them + McKennie. As for Arthur, I think he works best in a three man mid. Hate him as a pivot.
for me, an effective dm is usually easier to measure than any other position bar strikers: if a player has good record in tackles + interceptions, and has a decent passing accuracy, then he's usually good. (the emphasis is on usually, for instance felipe melo fits the bill by his numbers, and he's still an idiot. players like rodri, camavinga, ndidi, casemiro, gueye, saul or busquets are better examples.)
now, mckennie averaged 1,4 tackles and 1,6 interceptions last season. both are worse than bennacer, brozovic or locatelli, and i'm really aiming low this time, prime vidal or prime marchisio were way more effective. based on mckennie's historical data, their passing is more accurate too. i'd be disappointed if someone like mckennie was a starter for us in one of the most crucial position.
of course he gets the benefit of the doubt and of course pirlo can do wonders with him, but i don't expect him to be brilliant at ball winning at all. as for pressing and positioning, i expect him to do fine - but we desperately need ball winners in the middle of the park. that's a weakness we've been unable (or unwilling) to fix since vidal was sold.
now, mckennie averaged 1,4 tackles and 1,6 interceptions last season. both are worse than bennacer, brozovic or locatelli, and i'm really aiming low this time, prime vidal or prime marchisio were way more effective. based on mckennie's historical data, their passing is more accurate too. i'd be disappointed if someone like mckennie was a starter for us in one of the most crucial position.
of course he gets the benefit of the doubt and of course pirlo can do wonders with him, but i don't expect him to be brilliant at ball winning at all. as for pressing and positioning, i expect him to do fine - but we desperately need ball winners in the middle of the park. that's a weakness we've been unable (or unwilling) to fix since vidal was sold.
I don't like the idea of Chiesa or Berna as RWB and LWB. It just very unbalanced and left the space too open for counter attack
For me, the ideal formation for us with the players at our disposal is 4-2-3-1. It deployed by lots of teams in Bundesliga like Bayern and Dortmund. And it very suitable if Pirlo want to press since upfront with our RW/LW press directly to their Full Back but we still got protection by our fullbacks
GK : Szczesny / Buffon
RB : Danilo / Cuadrado
LB : Sandro / Frabotta
RCB : Bonucci / Demiral
LCB : De Ligt / Chiellini
RCM : Bentancur / McKennie
LCM : Rabiot / Arthur
RW : Kulusevski / Chiesa / (Cuadrado)
LW : Ronaldo / Bernadeschi / (Chiesa)
CAM : Dybala / Ramsey / (Kulusevski)
ST : Morata / Dybala / (Ronaldo)
I don't see we have any depth for 3-5-2
Time to stop worrying about hurting peoples feelings. This is my lineup when everyone is fit
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Danilo De Ligt Bonucci Sandro
Rabiot Arthur McKennie
Kulusevski
Morata Ronaldo
Chiesa can be a super sub ala Costa while he gets acclimated. Ramsey and Chiellini are always injured so they can’t be relied on as starters. Bonucci and Demiral fight for a spot next to MDL.
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Danilo De Ligt Bonucci Sandro
Rabiot Arthur McKennie
Kulusevski
Morata Ronaldo
Chiesa can be a super sub ala Costa while he gets acclimated. Ramsey and Chiellini are always injured so they can’t be relied on as starters. Bonucci and Demiral fight for a spot next to MDL.
This is my lineup when everyone is fit:
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Cuad........De Ligt........Demiral..........AS
.........Bentancur............Rabiot................
.....Kulusevski......Dybala.............CR7....
.........................Morata........................
4231 really looks like the way to go. And when Berna founds his playing boots he will make that RWF spot his own, assists a dozen of Princess7 goals and scores atleast 10 goals by himself (Del Piero style of course). 
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4231 really looks like the way to go. And when Berna founds his playing boots he will make that RWF spot his own, assists a dozen of Princess7 goals and scores atleast 10 goals by himself (Del Piero style of course). @Bianconero81
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But I will this weekend! 