This is just a friendly exhibition match as crappy won't be able to take part. The match is just held for Sacchi's Milan side to feature in the draft. As such, there will be no poll and Raees/anant will be progressing on to the next round, but be sure to post your thoughts on these historical sides and constructive criticisms etc if any.
Please feel free to tag the managers if you require more information about their set-ups/players etc.
Philosophy/Ideology of tactical set-up
Possession based, total football. lots of interchange of positions, mixture of wing play and central focus. Very similar style to Bayern under Pep Guardiola with his extreme possession and flexible position of players - difference being it will be much quick pace and direct football always seeking to penetrate
Style - Possession
Defensive Line - High
Marking - Ramos man mark and King cover but depends on opposition.
Off the ball - Aggressive closing down
On the ball - lots of interchange of positions, mixture of wing play and central focus
Defense
Platzer was reliable keeper with good reflexes and jumping abilities, he also knew to save some penalties. After the departure of Rudi Hiden to France in 1933 he was master of the national team goalie and stand well in all games of the soccer World Cup in 1934 in the gate, where the Austrian team made it to the semifinals
Handanovic is a very similar keeper. A fantastic shot stopper, having among the best shots saved to shots faced ratio for last few years, a very impressive record of nearly 2 in 5 penalties saved, Handanovic has been the reason Inter haven't had a slide similar to their city rivals and a key reason behind Slovenia's rise on international stages
Sesta - Great defender who was famous as one of the first "modern" defenders who often joined the attacks. Sesta was fast and very strong player who practiced wrestling as well, he was even Austrian champion in wrestling. Sesta played as striker in the early years, but later commanded the defence very successfully. He was very determined and strong in tackles, all opponents were feared of him. Sesta had also very powerful shot and used to score some goals from long range shooting.
If there is one defender who knows to find the back of the opponent's net, it is Sergio Ramos. Blessed with a fantastic speed and aerial ability, Ramos may not be the exact duplicate of Sesta on basis of long range shooting, but is very similar to him, all aspects considered. A player very comfortable of the ball, someone who can lead the defence, very strong despite not the biggest of frames, and a determination that can put most players to shame.
Sista - was technically gifted defender with intelligent positional play, great elegancy, complete tactical vision, very reliable. He never made unnecessery foul or mistake in passing and his vision of play and anticipation allowed him to make clear cuts of the rival attack
Among England's greatest defenders and could have been better had injuries not ruined his career. He was beautiful, athletic, and a great reader of the game. A freak of nature who never trained before games. 8 yellows in 268 games, 0 red cards tells you exactly how good King was. When Arsenal's King rates Ledley as among the finest he has played against, you sit down and listen
Nausch was very versatile player who played on almost all positions but his favourite position was midfielder, mainly on the left side as left wing half. In many ways he was similar to Gerhard Hanappi: Great condition, versatility, high technique and great intelligence and tactical awareness. Nausch was also solid dribbler and passer, possessed also good strength
Is he a defender, a left back, an attacking Midfielder, No it is David Alaba! There was only one player who can fulfill this role really. Having played in almost every position and having excelled at each of them, Alaba possesses all the qualities of a footballer. It won't be a stretch to call him the most complete footballer not only right now, but possibly Modern era. He knows how to defend, is reasonably fast, has the ability to read the game very well, excellent in one-on-one situations and is a solid tackler. Alaba knows when to make the tackle and when to just press, a quality that is rare. He has excellent passing capabilities, an incredible shot on him and is great at set pieces. His energy and pace often sees him beat players seamlessly. In both attaching and defending domains of the game, his intelligence is often displayed if one closely watches his positional sense. His crossing is good enough to put many wingers to shame.
Wagner - He played mostly as right wing half and was remembered as tachnically strong player, which was unusual for players on his position. Besides he was known also for his great endurance and mobility. Braun was good fighter, solid and reliable player
On the Right we have Dani Alves. A fighter, a player who has an unreal crossing ability for a full back. A fantastic tackler, a good passer of the ball, the greatest testament to his technical ability is in the fact that he has been part of Barcelona's golden period and more importantly been a key part of their success
Midfield
Smistik played mainly as centre half . He was most known for his fantastic long balls and speed, fighting spirit, great vision and intelligence, as well as powerful play, great endurance and good technique. Pepi used to join attack very often and scored some goals, some of them from free kicks and headers as well. Smistik worked as an animal, always in perfect condition, was master in breaking the opponents attacks and starting offensive moves with his trademark long balls, but also good ball control and dribbling, precise quick one-two's and used to shoot from distance.
If there is one player who can fulfill this role, it has to be Schweini. A player who is known for limitless energy, an incredible passing range, Schweinsteiger also possesses a true fighting spirit, which doesn't need to be elaborated upon. There is no way I can do justice to his talent by describing it in words, but his control, passing, shooting have been simply top class
Zischek - Probably the best ever Austrian right winger. Very intelligent player who knew to make well timed runs in the box and score many goals. Zischek was very fast player, showed good understanding with his teammates in their sweet precise way of playing, had solid heading abilities and also was able to send useful crosses from the right flank
Willian may not be that great in aerial abilities, but his passing is exquisite, crossing is fantastic and is a fine dribbler. Gifted with pace, he is an important part in counter attacks as well. Add to that his vision is useful in linking up play between attackers and midfielders.
Vierti played as the left winger but he constantly changed positions with inside left Schall. Verti was extremly fast and elegant player with good crosses and passing range in general. He was good dribbler as well which combined with his great speed made lethal combination. But he also had good body strength and effectiveness although he sometimes didn't show some outstanding instinct in the box.
Costa- Fast, great dribbler and a great crosser. Possibly the last among the true wingers and among the best wingers of this generation. Add to that his long shots and passing. There is a reason why nearly every full back has struggled against him, and that is because he is a complete package.
Please feel free to tag the managers if you require more information about their set-ups/players etc.
Team Raees/anant:
Philosophy/Ideology of tactical set-up
Possession based, total football. lots of interchange of positions, mixture of wing play and central focus. Very similar style to Bayern under Pep Guardiola with his extreme possession and flexible position of players - difference being it will be much quick pace and direct football always seeking to penetrate
Style - Possession
Defensive Line - High
Marking - Ramos man mark and King cover but depends on opposition.
Off the ball - Aggressive closing down
On the ball - lots of interchange of positions, mixture of wing play and central focus
Defense
Platzer was reliable keeper with good reflexes and jumping abilities, he also knew to save some penalties. After the departure of Rudi Hiden to France in 1933 he was master of the national team goalie and stand well in all games of the soccer World Cup in 1934 in the gate, where the Austrian team made it to the semifinals
Handanovic is a very similar keeper. A fantastic shot stopper, having among the best shots saved to shots faced ratio for last few years, a very impressive record of nearly 2 in 5 penalties saved, Handanovic has been the reason Inter haven't had a slide similar to their city rivals and a key reason behind Slovenia's rise on international stages
Sesta - Great defender who was famous as one of the first "modern" defenders who often joined the attacks. Sesta was fast and very strong player who practiced wrestling as well, he was even Austrian champion in wrestling. Sesta played as striker in the early years, but later commanded the defence very successfully. He was very determined and strong in tackles, all opponents were feared of him. Sesta had also very powerful shot and used to score some goals from long range shooting.
If there is one defender who knows to find the back of the opponent's net, it is Sergio Ramos. Blessed with a fantastic speed and aerial ability, Ramos may not be the exact duplicate of Sesta on basis of long range shooting, but is very similar to him, all aspects considered. A player very comfortable of the ball, someone who can lead the defence, very strong despite not the biggest of frames, and a determination that can put most players to shame.
Ancelotti said:
Sista - was technically gifted defender with intelligent positional play, great elegancy, complete tactical vision, very reliable. He never made unnecessery foul or mistake in passing and his vision of play and anticipation allowed him to make clear cuts of the rival attack
Among England's greatest defenders and could have been better had injuries not ruined his career. He was beautiful, athletic, and a great reader of the game. A freak of nature who never trained before games. 8 yellows in 268 games, 0 red cards tells you exactly how good King was. When Arsenal's King rates Ledley as among the finest he has played against, you sit down and listen
Nausch was very versatile player who played on almost all positions but his favourite position was midfielder, mainly on the left side as left wing half. In many ways he was similar to Gerhard Hanappi: Great condition, versatility, high technique and great intelligence and tactical awareness. Nausch was also solid dribbler and passer, possessed also good strength
Is he a defender, a left back, an attacking Midfielder, No it is David Alaba! There was only one player who can fulfill this role really. Having played in almost every position and having excelled at each of them, Alaba possesses all the qualities of a footballer. It won't be a stretch to call him the most complete footballer not only right now, but possibly Modern era. He knows how to defend, is reasonably fast, has the ability to read the game very well, excellent in one-on-one situations and is a solid tackler. Alaba knows when to make the tackle and when to just press, a quality that is rare. He has excellent passing capabilities, an incredible shot on him and is great at set pieces. His energy and pace often sees him beat players seamlessly. In both attaching and defending domains of the game, his intelligence is often displayed if one closely watches his positional sense. His crossing is good enough to put many wingers to shame.
Guardiola said:
LVG said:
Wagner - He played mostly as right wing half and was remembered as tachnically strong player, which was unusual for players on his position. Besides he was known also for his great endurance and mobility. Braun was good fighter, solid and reliable player
On the Right we have Dani Alves. A fighter, a player who has an unreal crossing ability for a full back. A fantastic tackler, a good passer of the ball, the greatest testament to his technical ability is in the fact that he has been part of Barcelona's golden period and more importantly been a key part of their success
Midfield
Smistik played mainly as centre half . He was most known for his fantastic long balls and speed, fighting spirit, great vision and intelligence, as well as powerful play, great endurance and good technique. Pepi used to join attack very often and scored some goals, some of them from free kicks and headers as well. Smistik worked as an animal, always in perfect condition, was master in breaking the opponents attacks and starting offensive moves with his trademark long balls, but also good ball control and dribbling, precise quick one-two's and used to shoot from distance.
If there is one player who can fulfill this role, it has to be Schweini. A player who is known for limitless energy, an incredible passing range, Schweinsteiger also possesses a true fighting spirit, which doesn't need to be elaborated upon. There is no way I can do justice to his talent by describing it in words, but his control, passing, shooting have been simply top class
Zischek - Probably the best ever Austrian right winger. Very intelligent player who knew to make well timed runs in the box and score many goals. Zischek was very fast player, showed good understanding with his teammates in their sweet precise way of playing, had solid heading abilities and also was able to send useful crosses from the right flank
Willian may not be that great in aerial abilities, but his passing is exquisite, crossing is fantastic and is a fine dribbler. Gifted with pace, he is an important part in counter attacks as well. Add to that his vision is useful in linking up play between attackers and midfielders.
Vierti played as the left winger but he constantly changed positions with inside left Schall. Verti was extremly fast and elegant player with good crosses and passing range in general. He was good dribbler as well which combined with his great speed made lethal combination. But he also had good body strength and effectiveness although he sometimes didn't show some outstanding instinct in the box.
Costa- Fast, great dribbler and a great crosser. Possibly the last among the true wingers and among the best wingers of this generation. Add to that his long shots and passing. There is a reason why nearly every full back has struggled against him, and that is because he is a complete package.
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