kristo68This was a bit out of left field after planning to use a 4-3-3 but after a little experimentation at training I found that with, the players available in the youth squad I coach, this formation was the best option. So far it's worked a treat, with 3-1 and 5-2 wins over more experienced opposition playing a 4-4-2.
The three in the middle are all box-to-box type players and work closely together with the wide forwards dropping to support the defense. Thus far most of the goals are coming from the midfield too cos the centre forwards haven't quite got their timing right but it will come ...

20.04.2011

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20.04.2011

ThiagoFSR83well, yesterday (04/20/2011), Argentinos Juniors played in a 5-2-3 for Libertadores da América.

Brazil in 1958 played in 4-2-4.

but, until now, 334 never saw in a first 11. HOWEVER, I've already saw it during games, when a team neads, desperatly the winning goal.

But a 3-3-3-1 is possible, some Bielsa's teams has this formation, a more defensive 3-4-3 (3-3-1-3).

22.04.2011

mojojojo101I think you may find a better balance if you were to drop your central midfileder (no. 6) back a little into a more fixed defensive midfield role, dropping back to help out or pick the ball up from the defence, this would allow your wider center backs to move out and close down wingers if nees be without leaving the middle under staffed.

Also could withdraw your no. 10 to play behind your front 3 more like a trequarista, if you have someone with good movement they will be a real nuisance in 'the hole' against a 4-4-2.

Obviously this would depend on if you have the neccesary players.

26.04.2011

kristo68That's pretty much how we're playing it, Mojojojo.

28.04.2011