Prolifik
Zlatan 7
Prolifik Tactics
We will line up in a flexible 4-1-3-2 formation, which can be adapted function as a regular 4-4-2 or a diamond as the need arises. "The invisible wall" Gilberto shields the back four, while his Arsenal midfield partner Fàbregas is the creative fulcrum. Key to this setup are the two energetic midfield all-rounders Valverde and Stanković, who are equally comfortable as box-to-box midfielders and out-and-out wingers - in my system, they will play as a kind of hybrid between the two. Valverde is more of a direct, pacy runner, while Stanković offers more guile and creativity, and both provide dangerous long-range shooting in the bargain. Out of possession, they will either tuck infield to support Cesc and Gilberto, or spread out to cover the flanks, depending on out the opposition lines up.
Up front, Ronaldo plays his late-2010s role as a striker who sometimes drifts out left, rather than an orthodox wide forward. Raúl is the kind of strike partner Ronaldo needs: intelligent, hard-working, unselfish, excellent off the ball, and a deadly finisher in his own right.
The defence is airtight with G**ín the old-fashioned stopper and Bonucci more of the "ball-playing centre-back" archetype, while Cole is the best left-back of his generation. Cancelo has more of an attacking brief on the right, and will be covered by Valverde during his attacking forays. Navas is a safe pair of hands between the posts.
We will sit in a medium block with the pressure intensifying once the opposition gets into the midfield area. Raúl drops back to create a numbers advantage in the middle, while Ronaldo stays high to keep the opposition centre-backs wary of the counter-attacking threat. Once we win the ball, the vision and passing range of Cesc and Stanković, combined with the pace and clever movement of Ronaldo and Raúl, should make for some devastating transitions.
Zlatan 7 Tactics
442 attacking with Beckham able to drop into a midfield 3 if under too much pressure.
A right side of Beckham feeding balls onto vieri, seems a lethal combination to me. Then a left side of the skill and flair of vinscius on the left.
Griezmann a hard working forward who can link up the attack to midfield
Cambiasso and kante running the midfield
Zlatan 7
Prolifik Tactics
We will line up in a flexible 4-1-3-2 formation, which can be adapted function as a regular 4-4-2 or a diamond as the need arises. "The invisible wall" Gilberto shields the back four, while his Arsenal midfield partner Fàbregas is the creative fulcrum. Key to this setup are the two energetic midfield all-rounders Valverde and Stanković, who are equally comfortable as box-to-box midfielders and out-and-out wingers - in my system, they will play as a kind of hybrid between the two. Valverde is more of a direct, pacy runner, while Stanković offers more guile and creativity, and both provide dangerous long-range shooting in the bargain. Out of possession, they will either tuck infield to support Cesc and Gilberto, or spread out to cover the flanks, depending on out the opposition lines up.
Up front, Ronaldo plays his late-2010s role as a striker who sometimes drifts out left, rather than an orthodox wide forward. Raúl is the kind of strike partner Ronaldo needs: intelligent, hard-working, unselfish, excellent off the ball, and a deadly finisher in his own right.
The defence is airtight with G**ín the old-fashioned stopper and Bonucci more of the "ball-playing centre-back" archetype, while Cole is the best left-back of his generation. Cancelo has more of an attacking brief on the right, and will be covered by Valverde during his attacking forays. Navas is a safe pair of hands between the posts.
We will sit in a medium block with the pressure intensifying once the opposition gets into the midfield area. Raúl drops back to create a numbers advantage in the middle, while Ronaldo stays high to keep the opposition centre-backs wary of the counter-attacking threat. Once we win the ball, the vision and passing range of Cesc and Stanković, combined with the pace and clever movement of Ronaldo and Raúl, should make for some devastating transitions.
Zlatan 7 Tactics
442 attacking with Beckham able to drop into a midfield 3 if under too much pressure.
A right side of Beckham feeding balls onto vieri, seems a lethal combination to me. Then a left side of the skill and flair of vinscius on the left.
Griezmann a hard working forward who can link up the attack to midfield
Cambiasso and kante running the midfield
