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How Lampard can use Coutinho in a 4231
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If Lampard goes with a 4231 formation, this would be most suitable against a low block opposition. This is just a set of players, Jorginho could be Kante and Kovacic/ Loftus cheek.
Ziyech starts at RW, Coutinho at CAM, CHO/Pulisic wide left
Ziyech starts at RW, Coutinho at CAM, CHO/Pulisic wide left
During the attacking phase when breaking down opposition low block, Coutinho can be positioned in the left halfspace, while Ziyech can be positioned on the Right Which leaves Plenty of Space for Reece to stay wide right.
CHO stays wide left, all to stretch the opposition defence
CHO stays wide left, all to stretch the opposition defence
Notice how we leave at least 4 players to take care of Transitions.
Kovacic and or Joringho covers the central areas and moves forward to press in loss of possession, making Telles position himself deep putting in early crosses from
when the ball gets to him and for counters
Kovacic and or Joringho covers the central areas and moves forward to press in loss of possession, making Telles position himself deep putting in early crosses from
when the ball gets to him and for counters
When Coutinho enters the box for cutbacks/attacking crosses CHO can take the halfspace position and also combine/1-2's from there CHO gets to the byline and puts in a cross, from which Abraham, Coutinho & Ziyech can attack since box have it in their game to arrive late in the box
Telles wide left to provide width/dangerous crosses from wide and CHO and Ziyech can stay in halfspace and for loose ball R2 Crosses/long-range shots or link up with Coutinho to create chances. Reece stays wide and has time and space for his specials.
Note the 4 atb for breaks
Note the 4 atb for breaks
When CHO/Pulisic enters the box for Crosses/Cutbacks, which Should be more often than Coutinho, he and Ziyech could stay at the edge of the box, Combine with each other, to create chances, pop loose balls from distance and when there is the chance.
Still enough atb to mop up
Still enough atb to mop up
When Ziyech makes the run into the box, Coutinho dictates the middle/right side, combines with other forwards(CHO/Pulisic) and mids(Jorginho/Kova) and wingbacks to create chances
security remains for Gengen pressing/transitions
security remains for Gengen pressing/transitions
A good thing about both Coutinho and Ziyech is they are comfortable staying wide and you can have underlapping fullbacks for Crosses for deep runners too(Reece remontada). and both Ziyech and Coutinho are comfortable putting a cross in from there.
security remains
security remains
We can flood the box, Ziyech, Coutinho, Abraham for combination play/ Finishing from low crosses from Telles/Reece and even CHO/Pulisic, who could also enter the box likewise.
at least 4 at the back/ in midfield when they press high up
at least 4 at the back/ in midfield when they press high up
For when CHO/Pulisic and Coutinho enter the box providing more numbers, Ziyech could stay outside Long shot and Crossing opportunities. Ziyech/Promes vibes with Ziyecj and Pulisc/CHO(who Lamps is working on to make more runs). Telles and Reece provide width
Security exists
Security exists
This is a way Coutinho and Ziyech could coexist in a 4231, by understanding each other's movements and learning how to combine with each other, which could be a deadly prospect, add CHO/Pulisic to the mix, MAZACAR reincarnation is well in place.
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