If our players (for the most part) can fit into a 4-4-2 / 4-3-3 why not make it a priority to maximize player performance? We’re leaking goals in the back 3 regardless. As long as the results maintain the club’s position in the top 4. We should try to find a solution for all
@REP_Andres_ The biggest problem with the 4-4-2/4-2-2-2 look is it either heavily relies on the fullbacks to provide the attacking width (not possible with azpi/alonso) or you play more natural winger type players as the “attacking mids” for width. Thats mostly pulisic and cho.
@REP_Andres_ There is the possibility of playing say pulisic and lukaku as the front 2 and starting both of them in the wide channels, then play say mount and kai and the AM’s to roam. Its still a bit narrow. Still needs a fullback to create overloads. But thats how tuchel really played it
@michael_usmnt I think a conservative back 4 (meaning they aren’t as willing to go up). With the winger types like you said could work! If Ziyech plays in the spaces he covered vs Spurs (aka wide) rather than completely free roaming like he did at Brighton I feel like it could work