Tactics and Formations (22 Viewers)

Jul 2, 2006
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One thing we should not try is 2 man midfield with Pirlo one of them. He still has some qualities but certainly doesn't have spirit and legs to chase opponent. He couldn't even find a place in Milan's 3 man midfield. It would be much better if we keep Melo to cover space:rolleyes:

Vidal - Pirlo - Melo

Quag - Matri - Vucinic​

Krasic and Elia subs for forward trio.
 

deggen10

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Jul 27, 2011
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Can we expect our midfield--more specifically Krasic, Elia and Pirlo--to provide intensity and work rate anywhere near United's? Nahhh.
Well not just yet but United would be winning every game 5-0 in serieA.
Pirlo- Not Conte's choice but i think we can expect to see a harder working Pirlo that gets subbed off alot. Then when Marchisio/Paz comes on, it will release Vidal more.
Krasic/Elia- Well if Fergie was coach, they'd step it up. This is where Conte will benefit by having 6-7 forwards/wingers to rotate. No-ones guaranteed time.

I'm not saying it will work from day 1 but this is what he's trying to emulate and good luck to him.
 

Golazo

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Sep 1, 2011
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-------------Buffon

-Licht - Bonucci - Chiellini - PDC

- Krasic - Vidal - Pirlo - Elia

---------DP - Vucinic
Agree with the whole squad, although I think we can achieve more with either Matri or Quags in place of Alex in the starting line-up.

Bench:

- Del Piero
- Quagliarella
- Pepe
- Marchisio
- Barzagli
- Motta
- Storari
 

Catenaccio

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Jul 15, 2002
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Yeh starting line-up will be:

Buffon-Licht-Bonucci-Chiellini-PDC-Krasic-Vidal-Pirlo-Elia-Matri-Vucinic

Bench: Storari, Barzagli, Motta, Marchisio, Giaccherini or Estigarribia, Del Piero, Quags

Not sure Pepe will make the bench actually.
 

deggen10

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Jul 27, 2011
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Some Italian paper is predicting this.
Although i support Conte's 4-2-4 in the future, it would be wise not to throw out the 4-4-2(half-wing) system that worked well for half a year. Basically a 4-3-3 anyway with either Elia or Krasic getting the freedom.

And if the LB starts getting raped, probably won't be long before we switch to the-
Chiello- Barzagli - Bonucci(Sor)- Licht defense.
 

Kasaki

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Jun 1, 2010
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I'm a Marchisio fanboy but Vidal starts, he's proven to be better after last season. If marchisio takes his starting spot then fine then. Same with Bonucci (won't be hard)
 

Suns

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May 22, 2009
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Some Italian paper is predicting this.
Although i support Conte's 4-2-4 in the future, it would be wise not to throw out the 4-4-2(half-wing) system that worked well for half a year. Basically a 4-3-3 anyway with either Elia or Krasic getting the freedom.

And if the LB starts getting raped, probably won't be long before we switch to the-
Chiello- Barzagli - Bonucci(Sor)- Licht defense.
So Vidal on the bench? Champions League :lol: This team is so bad. The fact that Vucinic is our star player tells you the whole story.

"Omg, we're playing Juventus, watch our for old Pirlo and the world class duo Vucinic and Matri. Also the success from Hamburg, Elia".
 

Adrian

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Jan 31, 2003
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my prediction is:

buffon
lich bonucci barzagli chiellini
krasic vidal pirlo elia
matri vucinic

PDC is not a left back, unless zeigler doesnt get loaned????
central midfield will get raped so a flat 4 midfiled and back 4 will be used to help make it more solid.

wouldnt surprise me if matri was a one hit wonder for us last season, vucinic underperforms, quags has a lsow come back...IQ and Amauri can fuk themselves on the bench while toni watches......BUt, Del Piero will again have to lead the way upfront.
 

JuveA88

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Oct 5, 2003
291
Based solely on the pre-season - especially the match against Notts - To me, the biggest problem is that we still cannot hold position and slow down play. We are playing WAY too direct and fast! I think if you sacrified the SS and invested in a AM that could play a free role - helping on both wings and the middle - someone with good passing skills, off the ball movement and creativity - We could return to the winning days (new LB and CB needed too off cause).
I reckon someone like Jovetic/Pastore/Giovinco/Hamsik/Gótze would do the trick!
What do you think?
 

deggen10

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Jul 27, 2011
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I reckon someone like Jovetic/Pastore/Giovinco/Hamsik/Gótze would do the trick!
What do you think?
They say Conte didn't want Pastore. I think it was a price issue though and next season we will look for a star AM/SS.
Gio-no chance.
Hamsik- overpriced, not a true No10 anyway.
Jovetic - possible- we always seem to raid Fiorentina.
Gotze - way out of our range.
 

Hust

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May 29, 2005
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So Vidal on the bench? Champions League :lol: This team is so bad. The fact that Vucinic is our star player tells you the whole story.

"Omg, we're playing Juventus, watch our for old Pirlo and the world class duo Vucinic and Matri. Also the success from Hamburg, Elia".

Suns, my nig...that team isn't that bad as long as Grosso/Pazienza stay away.
 

Hust

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May 29, 2005
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Weak through the middle. The defense will get skinned again.
I'd still put my money on this team over last years team.

We may be weak through the middle but we have players that can hold possession better. End of the day our players are more dangerous as long as we maintain possession.
 
May 4, 2004
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Pirlo will be very important for us this year.. But not in a 4-4-2! We should have moved in the market for players that fit a 4-3-3 system. Still I would play Vidal-Pirlo-Marchisio with the front of Vucinic Matri Krasic1
 

Hust

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May 29, 2005
93,703
Pirlo will be very important for us this year.. But not in a 4-4-2! We should have moved in the market for players that fit a 4-3-3 system. Still I would play Vidal-Pirlo-Marchisio with the front of Vucinic Matri Krasic1
I've been saying the 433 because we have the players to play it. But i get slammed because we bought "wingers"...I still think a 433 would be better for us regardless of how many wingers we bought. Krasic is a winger but can play up top, perhaps rotating our wingers on the outsides of the 433 or having one play in the middle and when pushing forward switching it to the 4231?
 

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