On the Popular Tactics in Football and Their Advantages and Disadvantages

The analysis of the top ten mainstream formations in the world and their advantages and disadvantages

1、4-4-2

Representing teams: Arsenal, Bayern and Inter Milan.

4-4-2 has gradually become the mainstream formation since England 1966 won the World Cup. One of its major features is that two wingers hold up half the sky, such as Arsenal's Ljungberg and Pires (or Reyes). They are in front of the waist, later than the front waist, and the four are integrated.

The traditional 4-4-2 means that four people in midfield stand in a diamond shape (Manchester United is the most representative in 1999); But there are also coaches who let the four midfielders stand in parallel.

In the Premier League, Arsenal is undoubtedly the best representative team of 4-4-2. Since Wenger took office, the team has been determined to play 4-4-2. Even though the Christmas tree formation is popular in international football today, Wenger has not changed. Generally speaking, 4-4-2 is a common formation, which is used by most teams in the four major leagues in Europe. Many teams have also changed this formation, such as 4-4- 1- 1. But the biggest drawback of the 4-4-2 formation is that there is only one midfield. Nowadays, there is great competition in international football, and the requirements for single midfield are too high. So since the 1990s, double midfielders have become popular. 2、4-3-2- 1

Team: Chelsea

4-3-2- 1 is a "Christmas tree" formation, which Mourinho used in the Premier League last season. Christmas tree is very popular in recent two years. It evolved from the 4-3-3 formation. The change of 4-3-2- 1 is mainly reflected in the frontcourt. A striker is a striker, but it is not the main point of the team. The two wings are the core of the attack. Last season in the Premier League, Duff and Ruben formed two wings and frequently threatened their opponents' flanks. To use this formation, you must have two excellent wingers. This summer, Chelsea bought Wright-Phillips, which gave Chelsea as many as four wingers (Duff, Ruben, Wright-Phillips and Joe Cole). These wingers can not only get the bottom, but also get the ball inside.

In addition, the "Christmas tree" formation has little loophole in defense. All three midfielders are midfielders (Lampard, Essien and Makelele in Chelsea's case), and their interception ability is very strong, which is a barrier for defenders. None of the three players participated in assists, but their feet and bodies were very antagonistic. In the current four major leagues, there are not many who really have the strength to use the "Christmas tree" formation.

3、4-3- 1-2

Representing the team: AC Milan

4-3- 1-2 is not a deformation of 4-4-2. In the 4-3- 1-2 formation, the two wingers do not pay attention to the breakthrough of the flank, and their positions are basically parallel to the middle and back. For example, Gattuso of AC Milan is called the right avant-garde, but unlike the traditional right avant-garde, his main business is defense rather than attack. 4-3- 1-2 is characterized by good defense, because there are three avantgarde to protect the defense together. Offensively, 4-3- 1-2 mainly relies on the front waist and double forwards, which is also commonly known as the "front trident". In particular, the front waist is very important and requires strong personal ability. For example, Kaka or Rui Costa of AC Milan can not only organize the attack, but also grasp the opportunity in front of the door.

Of course, this does not mean that the striker is not important. After all, most of the 4-3- 1-2 attacks are still done by strikers. In AC Milan, there are four world-class strikers, Vieri, Shevchenko, Gilardino and Inzaghi. Any two of them can break the door of other teams. In the past two seasons, there have been many successful examples of 4-3- 1-2. The most famous one is that Mourinho used this formation in Porto to help the team win the UEFA Cup and the Champions League for two years.

4、4-3-3

Representing teams: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United.

The traditional 4-3-3 formation is mainly offensive, which can play the most beautiful offensive football, but only if you have excellent offensive talent. 4-3-3 requires less wingers than 4-4-2 or 4-3-2- 1. In other words, teams using this formation are almost all players with excellent ball control ability on the offensive line. However, it is worth noting that 4-3-3 has high requirements for defenders, because the team has only three midfielders. Why did Barcelona win last season? Besides Cristiano Ronaldo, Eto 'o and Giuly, Marquez, Deco and Xavi also played a key role in the frontcourt.

Of course, 433 is sometimes an angel and sometimes a devil. Real Madrid is strong enough, and the team is full of talented players in attack. But why have you got nothing in these two years? Mainly because the lower back is not hard enough. Even Real Madrid admitted that selling Makelele was a big failure. So this summer, Real Madrid also bought Pablo Garcia, the midfielder's interception ability is excellent. It seems that using 4-3-3 requires a lot of guards and forwards.

5、4-2-3- 1

Team: Liverpool

France won the European Championship with 4-2-3- 1 in 2000, and then La Liga teams frequently used this formation and achieved good results. For a time, 4-2-3- 1 was popular in Europe. 4-2-3- 1 The biggest change is to provide a double backyard, which can strengthen the team's defense. In addition, in attack, this formation has changed a lot. For example, three avant-garde who are in charge of attack can stand in parallel or form a diamond with the striker, which mainly depends on the arrangement of the head coach. However, with the revival of 4-3-3 formation in recent two years, 4-2-3- 1 has been unpopular, but some teams still insist on using 4-2-3- 1.

Liverpool is undoubtedly the most successful team that used 4-2-3- 1 in the past year. Owen's departure, coupled with Benitez's insistence on increasing the number of midfielders, led to the sacrifice of 4-2-3-/kloc-0. Although Liverpool have many excellent strikers, Benitez only sends one striker every game. Midfielders luis garcia and xabi alonso are responsible for organizing the attack, and Haman is the midfielder. Gerald is a free man. Advance can attack, retreat can defend. This is because of this offensive and defensive lineup, Liverpool won the Champions League last season.

6、3-4-3

Team: Rome

3-4-3 formation is not very popular in recent years 10, but some teams still use it. Why? This is mainly reflected in the fact that the 3-4-3 formation strengthens the team's offensive strength, but it also weakens the team's defense. Once the team makes mistakes in the offensive process, then the opponent can form a counterattack with less wins. In addition, the biggest disadvantage of 3-4-3 formation is the large backcourt space, and opponents can use penetrating passes to tear open the defense line of the three defenders. But in attack, 3-4-3 ensures that at least 5 people will be put into attack, which will make the opponent's defense more passive.

In 3-4-3, the three people in charge of the attack are called "Trident". This formation was used in Rome last season. Due to the departure of Cafu, Zebina and other full-backs, Rome had to adopt three defenders. At the same time, in attack, Totti, Montera and Cassano form three strikers. However, Rome's poor performance in interpreting this burst is mainly reflected in the lack of tacit understanding between the three strikers, so it has repeatedly missed the opportunity to score goals.

7、4- 1-2-3

Representing the team: Dortmund

4- 1-2-3 can be said to be transformed from 4-3-3, but it is quite different from the traditional 4-3-3. 4-3-3 requires strikers to have a strong ability to seize opportunities. However, 4- 1-2-3 has high requirements for the front waist. First of all, it should be pointed out that 4- 1-2-3 has only one defender, and there is no protection around it, so in the current international football, except Dortmund, almost no other team uses this formation. In attack, 4- 1-2-3 has two forequarters and is responsible for passing the ball to three players in the front line. It is worth noting that this formation also has high requirements for full-backs, because when the front waist is besieged by three full-backs, full-backs often need to be inserted.

In Dortmund, the three men in charge of attack are Jan Kohler, Buckley and Smolarek, and they have their own characteristics. In the front waist position, Rosicky and klinger are also stunts. But after entering 2 1 century, Dortmund began to decline. "Pictorial" said that although Dortmund has been using the three-forward tactics, from the current point of view, the effect is not ideal.

8、4- 1-2- 1-2

Team: Schalke 04

4- 1-2- 1-2 is also a variant of 4-3-3, but it needs a clear division of labor among players on the field. The four defenders lined up in turn, with the lower back in front and two midfielders with both offensive and defensive skills behind; Then a front waist, and then two strikers. In today's international football, there are not many teams using this formation, and Schalke 04 is a famous team. Although 4- 1-2- 1-2 is a targeted formation, it is not flexible enough. Besides, you can't play a special role on the side.

Schalke 04' s two strikers have a strong sense of grabbing points, but the team lacks excellent wingers in the midfield. In other words, if Schalke 04 encounters the death of an opponent, then this formation is not suitable for positional warfare. In addition, defensively, the interception ability of midfield 4- 1-2- 1-2 is very good, but if the opponent plays the side, there will be a big loophole. Last season, Schalke 04 conceded many goals, which is a good proof.

9、4-5- 1

Team: Hertha Berlin

4-5- 1 It was very popular in international football in previous years. Of course, most teams using this formation are not strong teams. 4-5- 1 Suitable for counterattack. Strikers in this formation need to have fast speed and excellent footwork skills. The five players in midfield are not so-called diamond positions; At 4-5- 1 a few years ago, there was only one front waist and a back waist in the midfield, and more players wandered on the wing. But the latest 4-5- 1, two midfielders are set in the midfield, and two people play the sideline at the same time. The opponent is not the so-called front waist, he is more flexible, but he needs a broad vision and excellent footwork.

Take Hertha Berlin as an example. The striker of the team is Angolan international Rafael, and the midfielder Bastik and Marcelin Huo are in charge of the attack. They are not the so-called front waist, but they are good at passing and speed. In this way, when Hertha Berlin attacked quickly, three people quickly formed a trident; Defensively, the two will quickly return to defense. Hertha Berlin won the fourth place in the league last season, 4-5- 1 contributed greatly.

10、3-5-2

Team: Valencia

3-5-2 formation does not seem to be popular in international football in recent years, mainly because of the large space on the wing and the high demand for full-backs. In fact, 3-5-2 has some changes. Defensively, the two wingers retreated to form 5-3-2; In the attack, the two men pressed again. However, are there so many excellent wingers? The reason why Valencia was strong in Benitez's time was mainly because the team's flank was unique. Lopez and others not only have speed, but also technology, so they played 3-5-2 incisively and vividly. But with the departure of some backbone, Valencia fell into a downturn.

In recent years, Valencia has been playing 3-5-2, mainly because there are many talented players in the midfield. But defensively, Valencia does not have an excellent defender. Therefore, although Valencia has the means to score by relying on the combination of wings and middle roads in the attack; But the defense is flawed. Therefore, a team using 3-5-2 formation must have three excellent defenders, and their sense of cooperation and defense is excellent.