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
@REP_Andres_ At psg. Mbappe and icardi started wide and high between the fullback and centback on each side. Usually neymar and di maria roaming underneath.
@REP_Andres_ Honestly its really hard to picture easy answers when you have no pace at either fullback position. Might as well play a 3-4-3or 3-5-2 with cho and pulisic as the wingbacks and let them push up high