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WEST BROMWICH ALBION
Stats and Tactical Analysis from the 2019/20 Championship season
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WEST BROMWICH ALBIONStats and Tactical Analysis from the 2019/20 Championship season
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Matheus Pereira(£6.0m Mid):-- 8
+ 16
- 42 Apps(38 starts)
- 35 Shots on Target
- 132 Chances Created
- 20 Big Chances Created
- 5 Big Chances Missed
PER GAME STATS:-
- Minutes:- 80
- Touches:- 61.6
- Key Passes:- 2.8
- Succ. dribbles:- 1.5(61%)
- Duels won:- 5.7(48%)
Semi Ajayi(£5.0m Def):-- 5
- 43 Apps(42 starts)
- 7 Shots on Target
- 13 CS
- 2 Big Chances Missed
PER GAME STATS:-
- Minutes:- 88
- Touches:- 51.7
- Interceptions:- 1.0
- Tackles:- 1.1
- Clearances:- 3.2
- Duels won:- 5.4(63%)
Sam Johnstone(£4.5m Gk):-- 46 Apps(all starts)
- 14 CS
- Penalties saved:- 1/5
- Errors leading to a goal:- 2
PER GAME STATS:-
- Minutes:- 90
- Saves:- 2.4(71%)
- Succ. run outs:- 0.3(100%)
- Touches:- 36.0
Kamil Grosicki(£5.5m Mid):-- 7
+ 8- 42 Apps(32 starts)
- 10 Big Chances Created
- 5 Big Chances Missed
PER GAME STATS:-
- Minutes:- 69
- Touches:- 35.9
- Key Passes:- 1.6
- Shots:- 1.5
- Duels won:- 2.0(37%)
Matt Phillips(£5.5m Mid):-- 7
+ 6- 39 Apps(30 starts)
- 14 Big Chances Created
- 1 Big Chance Missed
PER GAME STATS:-
- Minutes:- 63
- Touches:- 35.1
- Key Passes:- 1.4
- Shots:- 1.0
- Duels won:- 2.8(37%)
FORMATIONBilic's preferred formation is 4-2-3-1. By using two CDM's(Livermore and Sawyers) it allows Bilic's side to control the tempo of the game from the deep and allow the attackers to have a high intense press which puts opposition teams under a lot of pressure.
His attacking midfielders are set up to operate in a narrow formation which allows his full backs to utilize the space on the flanks to get in behind opposition team's defense.
CORE OF THE TEAMBilic's sets up his defensive shape with 2 solid CDM's(Livermore and Sawyers) to create a low block. When in possession, the pair will drop deep in front of their CB's which creates a square between four players. This allows them to set the speed of the game
from deeper positions of the pitch. Additionally, by Bilic playing his two CDM's deep, it stops teams from pressing them proficiently.This ultimately isolates the opposition striker(image below).Livermore & Sawyers also have great ability to beat the press and find free attackers
and exploit the space. Another use of using two defensive midfielders is that it allows the Baggies to deploy a high attacking line. In the image below against Millwall, Sawyers is covering and this allows West Brom's attackers to advance higher up the pitch.
NARROW ATTACKERSBy operating his attacking midfielders narrow, it beats oppositions low block. Bilic makes sure that they are extremely close together to create quick goal scoring opportunities.Robson-Kanu benefits hugely by the attacking midfielders playing in this style.
ADVANCED FULL BACKSSince the attacking mids are used in a narrower role and operate centrally, it allows vast amount of spaces for the full backs to exploit on the flanks.The opposition often gets sucked into the centre with the attacking mids and the Baggies shift the ball
to the overlapping full backs. In the image below, we can see Connor Townsend hugging the side-line, high and wide to receive the ball. A benefit to this is if the opposition comes out to stop the full backs it creates gaps in defense and the attacking mids can utilize it.
Bilic does focus on crossing if the opportunity arises.He doesn't only get his team to create chances from central positions as he uses the space out wide with his full backs. In this passage of play,Townsend opts for the inside pass as the Wigan RB is closing down space out wide
WEST BROM'S WEAKNESSESAs a result of West Brom's narrow midfield and their full backs in high advanced positions, it creates spaces on the wings which the opponents can exploit. Bilic's side are often easily couter attacked in the channels as the defensive mids are keeping
their shape with their CB's in the middle of the pitch and they're never filling in for the full back if they push forward. This ultimately leaves them vulnerable at the back. In the image below, both of West Brom's CDM's are narrow and their RB is out of position, so this allows
Brentford to utilize the opportunity and set off an attack out wide.
CONCLUSION
Bilic has created a great philosophy at the club and it is clear that the players understand their roles under his management.
CONCLUSIONBilic has created a great philosophy at the club and it is clear that the players understand their roles under his management.
FIXTURESWest Brom only face three of the "Big 6" in the first 12 Gws. They have favourable fixtures in either side of some tricky games. So, if they want to survive, they have to pick up some wins in this good run of fixtures. They need to start off well though.
FPL ASSETSMatheus Pereira(£6.0m Mid) is the only one I am looking at currently. He is the playmaker in this team and it is him who is most likely to create goal scoring opportunities.A great mid priced option. As for others, its a wait and watch.
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