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Arbroath FC - Balanced Press & Counter
4-2-3-1 DM WidePositive
A compact 4-4-2 Mid Block OOP transitions to a 4-2-3-1 DM Wide IP, focusing on winning the ball and launching quick counter-attacks.
GK
SK
DL
WF
DCL
BDCD
DCR
BDCD
DR
WF
DML
DPBM
DMR
BMCM
AML
IWTW
AMC
SSPF
AMR
IWTW
STC
PFPF
GKSweeper Keeper(S)
DLWing-Back/Full-Back
DCLBall-Playing Defender/Central Defender
DCRBall-Playing Defender/Central Defender
DRWing-Back/Full-Back
DMLDeep-Lying Playmaker/Ball-Winning Midfielder
DMRBox-to-Box Midfielder/Central Midfielder
AMLInverted Winger/Tracking Winger
AMCShadow Striker/Pressing Forward
AMRInverted Winger/Tracking Winger
STCPressing Forward/Pressing Forward
In Possession
Fairly WidePass Into SpacePlay Out Of DefenceMore Direct PassingHigher TempoMore ExpressiveDribble MoreNo Work Ball Into Box
In Transition
Counter-PressCounterDistribute QuicklyDistribute to Full-BacksDistribute to Centre-BacksPass It Short
Out of Possession
Standard Defensive LineMid BlockMore Urgent PressingPrevent Short GK DistributionPressing Trap: Outside
Strengths
+ Strong defensive shape with a compact mid-block
+ Potent counter-attacking threat from wide and central areas
+ Aggressive pressing to win the ball back quickly
Weaknesses
- High stamina drain due to demanding roles and pressing intensity
- Vulnerable to long balls over the top if defenders lack pace and anticipation
- Can struggle against teams that dominate possession and pass around the block effectively
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