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Hi guys and welcome back to my weekly tactic emulation video.
This time, as requested by many of you, I tried to emulate Xabi Alonso's 3-4-2-1 tactic that is doing so well at Bayer Leverkusen (currently 1st in Bundesliga).
Let's examine how I emulated this tactic on Football Manager 2024.
Begin by setting up your team in the 3-4-2-1 formation, a formation that encapsulates the balance of compactness and dynamism that Alonso's tactics are renowned for. The defensive strength of three center-backs, the midfield solidity of four, and the attacking flair of two behind a lone striker mirror the structure that has defined Bayer Leverkusen's recent success.
Alonso's tactics emphasize defensive stability, often transitioning into a 5-2-3 or 5-4-1 when needed. Ensure your central defenders are robust and tactically aware, capable of transforming the defensive line seamlessly. Full-backs should be defensively sound, contributing to the defensive structure while providing width in attack.
Leverage the dynamism of your front three during transitions. Unlike traditional setups that retreat into a defensive block, Alonso's tactics maintain a narrow front, allowing quick pressure on opponents and facilitating rapid counterattacks. Ensure your players in advanced positions are quick, agile, and adept at exploiting spaces left by the opposition.
Central to Alonso's approach is the balance and intelligence in midfield. In Football Manager, replicate this by selecting midfielders with tactical awareness, vision, and the ability to dictate play. Use a combination of central midfielders and wide players to create a cohesive unit, dominating both defensively and in the build-up.
Alonso's tactics shine in the attacking phase, emphasizing positional attacks, especially during a mid-block. Your front two should possess creativity, technical ability, and an eye for goal. Encourage overlapping runs from your wing-backs to add depth to attacks. The lone striker should be versatile, capable of both linking play and finishing chances efficiently.
Now, let's break down the key instructions and player roles to successfully emulate this tactic.
In Possession:
Formation Setup: Begin with the iconic 3-4-2-1 formation, promoting defensive stability with a positive mentality.
Attacking Width: Keep the attacking width narrow, aligning with Alonso's strategy of concentrating play in the center.
Build-up from Defense: Utilize "Play from the Defense" to encourage a patient and calculated approach in building from the back.
Wide Center Back: Deploy the wide center back in a support role to mimic Kossounou's forward movements, creating a 2-3-5 shape during possession.
Pass into Space: Activate "Pass into Space" for a vertical playing style that aligns with Alonso's preference for dynamic, forward football.
Play for Set Pieces and Hit Early Crosses: Emphasize set-piece opportunities and exploit the central forward as a target for early crosses.
In Transition:
Gegenpressing: When possession is lost, implement gegenpressing to quickly regain the ball and launch fast counter-attacks, mirroring Bayer's effective transition play.
Goalkeeper Distribution: Instruct the goalkeeper to roll the ball out to central defenders to initiate build-up efficiently.
Out of Possession:
Defensive Line and Pressing Line: Maintain a higher defensive line and pressing line, balanced to avoid vulnerability against long balls.
Offside Trap: Use the offside trap to disrupt the opponent's attacks and force them into less favorable positions.
Preventing Short GK Distribution: Press often to thwart short goalkeeper distributions, limiting the opponent's options and directing play to the flanks.
Player Roles and instructions (PI)
Goalkeeper: Simple goalkeeper on defend with no additional instructions.
Defensive Trio: Deploy a wide center back on support (with dribble more and cross less often), a central defender on defend, and a ball-playing defender on support (with dribble more and close down more).
Wing-Backs: Employ a complete wing-back on support (Frimpong) and a wing-back on support (Grimaldo), each with specific instructions tailored to their roles.
Defensive Midfielders: Use a regista on support (Xhaka) and a deep-lying playmaker (Palacios) with additional instructions for a more assertive defensive presence.
Attacking Midfielders and Forward: Set up two attacking midfielders on support (Wirtz and Hofmann) and a cf for Boniface
That's all for this tactic. Here you can find the link to the tactic and the analysis.
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