- Aug 27, 2013
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I figured we could have a tactical discussion here - and avoid some of the bannings that are going to happen in any number of ITK threads between now and the end of the window.
Poch has been fond of the 4231 since he got here, but we have played with a few different formations, including 3 at the back.
Based on some of the information we have been given, I expect a new base-formation this season. I think we will go to a 352, or maybe a 433, depending on the situation.
Trippier (and I think KWP, and to a lesser extent Aurier) are better as WBs than FBs. You can make the same case for Rose, and even Davies, who is probably still ahead of Rose on the left.
That leaves quite a few talented attackers on the bench though...
Lucas, Son, Lamela for starters, and we seem to be after a starting-calibre WF/S
A 433 might look like this:
But, that reduces the effectiveness of the FBs - a little. Dele could rotate with Grealish, opening an attacking spot for a new wide-forward/striker. And obviously Son and Lucas can rotate.
Poch has been fond of the 4231 since he got here, but we have played with a few different formations, including 3 at the back.
Based on some of the information we have been given, I expect a new base-formation this season. I think we will go to a 352, or maybe a 433, depending on the situation.
Trippier (and I think KWP, and to a lesser extent Aurier) are better as WBs than FBs. You can make the same case for Rose, and even Davies, who is probably still ahead of Rose on the left.
Lloris
New RCB ..... Sanchez ..Vertonghen
Trippier ............ Dier................. Davies
Eriksen Grealish
Dele Kane
New RCB ..... Sanchez ..Vertonghen
Trippier ............ Dier................. Davies
Eriksen Grealish
Dele Kane
That leaves quite a few talented attackers on the bench though...
Lucas, Son, Lamela for starters, and we seem to be after a starting-calibre WF/S
A 433 might look like this:
Lloris
Aurier Sanchez Vertonghen Davies
Dier
Eriksen Grealish
Lucas Kane Dele
Aurier Sanchez Vertonghen Davies
Dier
Eriksen Grealish
Lucas Kane Dele
But, that reduces the effectiveness of the FBs - a little. Dele could rotate with Grealish, opening an attacking spot for a new wide-forward/striker. And obviously Son and Lucas can rotate.