@NoPace
@The Red Viper
TEAM TRV
THE TACTICS
We will play a 4-2-3-1 formation. We will play a deep backline to ensure we don't have much space beyond our backline for opposition's attack to exploit with their pace. Rogério CENI is the goalkeeper. The back four comprises of Marcos CAFU,Noureddine NAYBET, Fernando HIERRO and Siniša MIHAJLOVIĆ. Cafu and Mihajlović will be the full-backs. Cafu will play his natural role while Mihajlović would be more defensive minded. He would almost play as a third centre back. Similar to how Abidal played for Pep's Barcelona. Hierro would be the sweeper while Naybet would be the stopper. We will be playing a double pivot in midfield. Fernando REDONDO would play as the holding midfielder while Stefan EFFENBERGwould play as the box-box midfielder. Effenberg with his high energy and intensity would play his natural box-box midfielder role.
Juan MATA, KAKÁ, RONALDINHO and Thierry HENRY form the attacking quartet. Mata would play as the right sided attacking midfielder, in a role similar to David Silva when he operates down the right flank at Manchester City or he does for Spanish NT. Kaká would be the trequartista. Ronaldinho would play as the left sided attacking midfielder like he used to do for Barcelona in his heyday. Thierry Henry would lead the line. In Mata, Kaká, Ronaldinho and Henry, there are four attacking players who can penetrate any defence with pace, trickery, creativity and goals. All four are extremely comfortable on the ball and can retain the possession very well. At the same time in Henry and Kaká, we have two of the best counterattacking players of the modern era. With Hierro, Mihajlović and Redondo initiating counter-attacks from the back, Mata and Ronaldinho to provide the key pass, Kaká and Henry can run any defence ragged with their pace on counters. If NoPace decides to mark Kaká with Makelele, Kaká and Mata would swap their positions and make it difficult for Makelele.
For this game against NoPace, Cafu would play in a slightly reserved role as he would be up against Cristiano. Its impossible to completely shut someone of Cristiano's ability down but Cafu has the pace and power to keep him with Cristiano and restrict his influence. With us already playing a deep backline, there won't be much space behind our backline to exploit as well. If NoPace starts with Baggio/Messi in a central role, Redondo along with help from one of Naybet or Hierro would look to keep Baggio under check. Redondo's role is to ensure he cuts down the supply to Baggio which makes him to drop deep and whenever that happens, Effenberg will stay close to him denying him space and time on the ball. If NoPace starts with Messi out wide on the right, Redondo would always be there to help Mihajlović out by double teaming on Messi whenever he has the ball. Effenberg would keep a close eye on Hassler's and Schweinsteiger's runs into the box.
THE FORMATION
TEAM NOPACE
Basic Tactics:
-My back 7 will look to defend, win the ball and get it to one of my front 3 players and rampant destruction will follow. I don't really expect to or need to win possession, but I do expect to break up attacks better, create more chances with speed and precision, finish better and outscore TRV.
Why I'll score multiple goals:
-My front 3 is truly preposterous, and they should fit together beautifully with Baggio often dropping deep and wide and creating gaps for Messi and Cristiano to exploit coming inside. The threat of Cristiano aerially and Baggio's runs will give Messi incredible options. The link-play between the 3 should be phenomenal as well. TRV's defensive players - especially Hamman and Birindelli - will be in serious trouble dealing with their pace and skill.
-In their last 4 seasons in the CL, Messi has 43 goals in 41 game and Cristiano has 45 in 45. At the highest level, they retain their consistent record of being good for a goal a game each.
-Schweinsteiger and Hassler will link play with their energy and technical skills from Makelele, my athletic, ball-carrying central defenders and my fullbacks who are both fine passers of the ball. My entire back 7 are all good to great at winning possession and starting counters, particularly Makelele, Juanfran (watch Atletico, he's excellent at this) and Thiago Silva.
Why I won't concede more than one:
-I'll be defending narrowly as TVR has a technically skilled front 6 but no aerial threat and only Cafu as threat to hit a cross.
-The incredible ball-carrying/dribbling skills of Baggio, Messi and Cristiano mean that my back 7 can be more responsible and sit a bit deeper without sacrificing offensive threat. When Cafu goes forward and I get a chance to counter it'll be Ronaldo terrorizing a fairly slow Naybet.
-Schweinsteiger-Makelele remains an excellent defensive shield for my defense. Both Aldair and Thiago Silva are mobile and technically skilled, so good fits to deal with Henry and Kaka's running, unlike more plodding center-backs.
-Whenever one of Ronaldinho, Henry or Kaka look to come inside as they all preferred, Makelele will be there to help deal with them. Schweinsteiger and Hassler have the energy and intelligence to battle against TRV's midfield.
@The Red Viper
TEAM TRV
THE TACTICS
We will play a 4-2-3-1 formation. We will play a deep backline to ensure we don't have much space beyond our backline for opposition's attack to exploit with their pace. Rogério CENI is the goalkeeper. The back four comprises of Marcos CAFU,Noureddine NAYBET, Fernando HIERRO and Siniša MIHAJLOVIĆ. Cafu and Mihajlović will be the full-backs. Cafu will play his natural role while Mihajlović would be more defensive minded. He would almost play as a third centre back. Similar to how Abidal played for Pep's Barcelona. Hierro would be the sweeper while Naybet would be the stopper. We will be playing a double pivot in midfield. Fernando REDONDO would play as the holding midfielder while Stefan EFFENBERGwould play as the box-box midfielder. Effenberg with his high energy and intensity would play his natural box-box midfielder role.
Juan MATA, KAKÁ, RONALDINHO and Thierry HENRY form the attacking quartet. Mata would play as the right sided attacking midfielder, in a role similar to David Silva when he operates down the right flank at Manchester City or he does for Spanish NT. Kaká would be the trequartista. Ronaldinho would play as the left sided attacking midfielder like he used to do for Barcelona in his heyday. Thierry Henry would lead the line. In Mata, Kaká, Ronaldinho and Henry, there are four attacking players who can penetrate any defence with pace, trickery, creativity and goals. All four are extremely comfortable on the ball and can retain the possession very well. At the same time in Henry and Kaká, we have two of the best counterattacking players of the modern era. With Hierro, Mihajlović and Redondo initiating counter-attacks from the back, Mata and Ronaldinho to provide the key pass, Kaká and Henry can run any defence ragged with their pace on counters. If NoPace decides to mark Kaká with Makelele, Kaká and Mata would swap their positions and make it difficult for Makelele.
For this game against NoPace, Cafu would play in a slightly reserved role as he would be up against Cristiano. Its impossible to completely shut someone of Cristiano's ability down but Cafu has the pace and power to keep him with Cristiano and restrict his influence. With us already playing a deep backline, there won't be much space behind our backline to exploit as well. If NoPace starts with Baggio/Messi in a central role, Redondo along with help from one of Naybet or Hierro would look to keep Baggio under check. Redondo's role is to ensure he cuts down the supply to Baggio which makes him to drop deep and whenever that happens, Effenberg will stay close to him denying him space and time on the ball. If NoPace starts with Messi out wide on the right, Redondo would always be there to help Mihajlović out by double teaming on Messi whenever he has the ball. Effenberg would keep a close eye on Hassler's and Schweinsteiger's runs into the box.
THE FORMATION
TEAM NOPACE
Basic Tactics:
-My back 7 will look to defend, win the ball and get it to one of my front 3 players and rampant destruction will follow. I don't really expect to or need to win possession, but I do expect to break up attacks better, create more chances with speed and precision, finish better and outscore TRV.
Why I'll score multiple goals:
-My front 3 is truly preposterous, and they should fit together beautifully with Baggio often dropping deep and wide and creating gaps for Messi and Cristiano to exploit coming inside. The threat of Cristiano aerially and Baggio's runs will give Messi incredible options. The link-play between the 3 should be phenomenal as well. TRV's defensive players - especially Hamman and Birindelli - will be in serious trouble dealing with their pace and skill.
-In their last 4 seasons in the CL, Messi has 43 goals in 41 game and Cristiano has 45 in 45. At the highest level, they retain their consistent record of being good for a goal a game each.
-Schweinsteiger and Hassler will link play with their energy and technical skills from Makelele, my athletic, ball-carrying central defenders and my fullbacks who are both fine passers of the ball. My entire back 7 are all good to great at winning possession and starting counters, particularly Makelele, Juanfran (watch Atletico, he's excellent at this) and Thiago Silva.
Why I won't concede more than one:
-I'll be defending narrowly as TVR has a technically skilled front 6 but no aerial threat and only Cafu as threat to hit a cross.
-The incredible ball-carrying/dribbling skills of Baggio, Messi and Cristiano mean that my back 7 can be more responsible and sit a bit deeper without sacrificing offensive threat. When Cafu goes forward and I get a chance to counter it'll be Ronaldo terrorizing a fairly slow Naybet.
-Schweinsteiger-Makelele remains an excellent defensive shield for my defense. Both Aldair and Thiago Silva are mobile and technically skilled, so good fits to deal with Henry and Kaka's running, unlike more plodding center-backs.
-Whenever one of Ronaldinho, Henry or Kaka look to come inside as they all preferred, Makelele will be there to help deal with them. Schweinsteiger and Hassler have the energy and intelligence to battle against TRV's midfield.
