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Sjor
Profilik Tactics
Peaks: Barthez (Monaco 1996-00); Angloma (Marseille 1994-97), Mozer (Benfica 1987-89), Hummels (Dortmund 2010-14), Maldini (Milan, 1988-92); Rodri (Man City 2019-present), Prosinečki (Red Star 1988-91), Deco (Porto 2002-04), Savićević (Red Star 1989-92), Eto'o (Barca 2004-09), Mané (Liverpool 2016-20)
Our overall gameplan is to counter-press aggressively with our front six so we can win the ball high up the pitch and break at pace. We have several players suited to the task: Mané is very much accustomed to this approach from his time with Klopp's Liverpool, similarly to Hummels with Klopp's Dortmund, Eto'o with Pep's Barca, and Rodri with Pep's Man City. Young Deco was known for his energy and willingness to get stuck in despite being a flair player. Prosinečki and Savićević starred in a Red Star team that employed aggressive midfield pressing and rapid counter-attacks very effectively at times during their European Cup triumph. Mozer and Angloma have the athleticism and intelligence to adapt to a higher line; Maldini can play pretty much any way you need (and at least has experience with Milan's famed offside trap); and Barthez is quick off his line and comfortable on the ball.
Winning the ball high up gives us the best chance to unleash our lethal attackers. Prosinečki and Savićević are nigh on unstoppable running at defenders on the break, Deco is another brilliant dribbler who can pick out a through pass, Eto'o and Mané are both lightning quick with terrific movement, and of course behind them all Rodri is an expert at moving the ball quickly and decisively to initiate attacking moves. Furthermore, we can't afford to allow Sjor's stacked midfield to settle on the ball and dictate play. Sjor's team is presumably looking to play a similarly proactive style, but we feel our pace on and off the ball give us an edge. Our technical ability can stand comparison to anyone's with Prosinečki, Savićević, Deco, and Rodri working magic on the ball, not to mention our classy CB partnership of Mozer and Hummels.
Sjor Tactics
Tactics: @Joga Bonito
Peaks: All at their very best!
Sjor
Profilik Tactics
Peaks: Barthez (Monaco 1996-00); Angloma (Marseille 1994-97), Mozer (Benfica 1987-89), Hummels (Dortmund 2010-14), Maldini (Milan, 1988-92); Rodri (Man City 2019-present), Prosinečki (Red Star 1988-91), Deco (Porto 2002-04), Savićević (Red Star 1989-92), Eto'o (Barca 2004-09), Mané (Liverpool 2016-20)
Our overall gameplan is to counter-press aggressively with our front six so we can win the ball high up the pitch and break at pace. We have several players suited to the task: Mané is very much accustomed to this approach from his time with Klopp's Liverpool, similarly to Hummels with Klopp's Dortmund, Eto'o with Pep's Barca, and Rodri with Pep's Man City. Young Deco was known for his energy and willingness to get stuck in despite being a flair player. Prosinečki and Savićević starred in a Red Star team that employed aggressive midfield pressing and rapid counter-attacks very effectively at times during their European Cup triumph. Mozer and Angloma have the athleticism and intelligence to adapt to a higher line; Maldini can play pretty much any way you need (and at least has experience with Milan's famed offside trap); and Barthez is quick off his line and comfortable on the ball.
Winning the ball high up gives us the best chance to unleash our lethal attackers. Prosinečki and Savićević are nigh on unstoppable running at defenders on the break, Deco is another brilliant dribbler who can pick out a through pass, Eto'o and Mané are both lightning quick with terrific movement, and of course behind them all Rodri is an expert at moving the ball quickly and decisively to initiate attacking moves. Furthermore, we can't afford to allow Sjor's stacked midfield to settle on the ball and dictate play. Sjor's team is presumably looking to play a similarly proactive style, but we feel our pace on and off the ball give us an edge. Our technical ability can stand comparison to anyone's with Prosinečki, Savićević, Deco, and Rodri working magic on the ball, not to mention our classy CB partnership of Mozer and Hummels.
Sjor Tactics
Tactics: @Joga Bonito
Peaks: All at their very best!