When Team AB submitted their lineup, the five coaches frowned.
Because Team A was not as they expected, with Sevajos playing midfield.
They actually chose an extreme 3-4-3 formation.
It was clear that this was because Sevajos was unwilling to play a supportive role for others. He could play as an attacking midfielder or a winger, but a winger is obviously closer to scoring than an attacking midfielder.
Especially in such a match where they have an advantage.
Maniero called over Aguirre to briefly explain the basis for Team A’s formation choice. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by Nove1Fire.net
Aguirre said, "Our forward line is very strong. Me, Parrot, Sevajos, the trident we form is enough to shatter any defense. And on our right side, Canyes can also play from right-back to right winger, and he can form a perfect response with me. We can create a golden right-wing corridor!"
"Of course, Lam’s defensive ability is very strong, he is enough to shoulder the heavy responsibility of holding the back line. This is a formation that allows every player to fully unleash their true strength."
Aguirre obviously had some understanding of the 3-4-3 formation as well.
This formation is extremely aggressive because the increase in attacking players in the front line also increases the routes for ball distribution, making it almost unstoppable when attacking.
But the five coaches did not show a satisfied expression.
Soon, Team B’s formation was also submitted.
They surprisingly played a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Interestingly, Bai Zhami, who originally played on the left, appeared in the right midfielder position.
This was a very clever adjustment, highlighting Team B’s main offensive route.
Similarly, Lu Yang was invited over to explain the formation philosophy of Team B.
Lu Yang said to the camera: "Based on the opponent’s player configuration, we speculated they would most likely play a 3-4-3 formation, so we made targeted..."
"Wait!" Maniero interrupted Lu Yang, puzzled, "How can you be sure they’d play 3-4-3?"
Lu Yang smiled, "Because their team believes they’ve already won this match, so everyone is thinking about how to showcase their greatest advantage and achieve better stats. Among them, Sevajos is very crucial, he can swing between the front and midfield."
"But we studied Sevajos and unanimously believe he would appear at the left winger position. Similarly, the three-center-back system requires the central defender to be highly demanding, and Lam can obviously use this approach to prove his presence."
"Canyes too, as a right-back, this match allows him to play as a right wing-back, also having the opportunity to achieve better stats."
Maniero nodded, without saying whether Lu Yang’s judgment was accurate.
Lu Yang continued on the formation philosophy: "Our team’s defenders might be somewhat stretched dealing with the opponent’s three S-level forwards, so the double defensive midfielders formed by me and Morici exist to protect the back line."
"At the same time, Morici can also calmly organize attacks from the backfield. Their formation is strong in the attack and the front line, while our formation is strong in defense and midfield."
"Additionally, Bai Zhami is the most impactful player on our side, so it is very necessary to avoid their right midfielder Canyes."
Ancelotti asked, "So you’re focusing on defending and counterattacking? Do you think you can defend against Team A’s attack?"
Lu Yang smiled, "That’s right, we can certainly defend against them. Because they can’t fully exploit the true attack of the 3-4-3 formation! The strength of the 3-4-3 lies in the number of players in the front line and multiple ball delivery points. But their best midfielder, adept at distributing the ball, is playing left winger, who is there to pass the ball?"
"The strength of the 3-4-3 also lies in the overlapping runs of the front players, which can effectively disrupt the opposing defense. But I don’t think their three forwards will do such collective-oriented actions offering little self-benefit. As I said, they are already pursuing individual stats, ignoring the collective interest!"
Perrotta then asked, "But do you think you can break through their defense? I must say, Lam is really outstanding."
The five coaches all asked questions, making the scene much livelier than when Aguirre came in.
This is the difference.
The former made the five coaches feel it was full of loopholes, not worth mentioning.
While the latter let them see many possibilities and they were willing to discuss it.
Lu Yang said, "Of course we can! Soccer is played by a group of people, not just one. Their defensive side has a huge loophole, which is that they lack the soul player of the 3-4-3 formation in defense... a top-level sweeping midfielder!"
"The strongest sweeping midfielder among young Italian players is not in their Team A."
Perrotta looked at Lu Yang.
Lu Yang said, "That’s right, it’s me! Aside from me, no one can save an immature defensive system! Even for me, I need Morici’s help. Team A simply doesn’t understand defense, or rather, hasn’t even thought about defending."
"Besides, Bai Zhami will become our breakthrough point, he will make their left side look like a sieve! The second key point in defending the 3-4-3 formation is the pressing and counter-pressing by front players, which makes it difficult for the opposing team to organize an attack in the first time to penetrate them."
"But again, Team A’s forwards absolutely won’t achieve such a level of pressing. So we should have many opportunities to penetrate their defense. And Bai Zhami will become the sharpest dagger, stabbing into their heart!"
After Lu Yang finished speaking, Maniero and the others couldn’t help but applaud.
"Just from your statement, you might even consider trying your hand at being a football coach in the future," Maniero teased.