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Rodrigo Mora. You have caught my eye tonight. First start for Porto and he performed magnificently, just 17 years old.
December 21, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Rodrigo Mora. You have caught my eye tonight. First start for Porto and he performed magnificently, just 17 years old.
The psychological strength of United’s squad is an area which hasn’t been improved upon for some time.
I think you can clearly see a team that lacks psychological strength, some cues are:
- can the team protect leads?
- how does the team react to setbacks?
- how does the team react in chaos?
I think you can clearly see a team that lacks psychological strength, some cues are:
- can the team protect leads?
- how does the team react to setbacks?
- how does the team react in chaos?
December 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM
The psychological strength of United’s squad is an area which hasn’t been improved upon for some time.
I think you can clearly see a team that lacks psychological strength, some cues are:
- can the team protect leads?
- how does the team react to setbacks?
- how does the team react in chaos?
I think you can clearly see a team that lacks psychological strength, some cues are:
- can the team protect leads?
- how does the team react to setbacks?
- how does the team react in chaos?
You need players on the pitch that can react to situations quicker than your opponents do.
This can be in the form of getting to the ball first, understanding where the space is first, or simply making that on ball decision before the opponent has time to react.
This can be in the form of getting to the ball first, understanding where the space is first, or simply making that on ball decision before the opponent has time to react.
November 30, 2024 at 10:24 AM
You need players on the pitch that can react to situations quicker than your opponents do.
This can be in the form of getting to the ball first, understanding where the space is first, or simply making that on ball decision before the opponent has time to react.
This can be in the form of getting to the ball first, understanding where the space is first, or simply making that on ball decision before the opponent has time to react.
Ahhh, the left footed RWB.
How many times will we see this move tried today?
How many times will we see this move tried today?
November 24, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Ahhh, the left footed RWB.
How many times will we see this move tried today?
How many times will we see this move tried today?
Neither Maguire nor De Ligt can go into pivot.
Hence Amorim will have to compromise in one particular area, and I think he’ll opt for the increased physical presence and perhaps adapt the build-up slightly.
LCB -> pivot and move CCB across?
3-4-3 transitions into 4-2-2-2.
Hence Amorim will have to compromise in one particular area, and I think he’ll opt for the increased physical presence and perhaps adapt the build-up slightly.
LCB -> pivot and move CCB across?
3-4-3 transitions into 4-2-2-2.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Neither Maguire nor De Ligt can go into pivot.
Hence Amorim will have to compromise in one particular area, and I think he’ll opt for the increased physical presence and perhaps adapt the build-up slightly.
LCB -> pivot and move CCB across?
3-4-3 transitions into 4-2-2-2.
Hence Amorim will have to compromise in one particular area, and I think he’ll opt for the increased physical presence and perhaps adapt the build-up slightly.
LCB -> pivot and move CCB across?
3-4-3 transitions into 4-2-2-2.
Adaptation to United:
Various possibilities for Amorim’s Utd lineup in the short-run, and some areas where he’ll have to adapt dynamics or simply buy the profiles he needs.
He has already mentioned it’s “I choose always 100% my way.”
Possible lineup in short-run:
Various possibilities for Amorim’s Utd lineup in the short-run, and some areas where he’ll have to adapt dynamics or simply buy the profiles he needs.
He has already mentioned it’s “I choose always 100% my way.”
Possible lineup in short-run:
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Adaptation to United:
Various possibilities for Amorim’s Utd lineup in the short-run, and some areas where he’ll have to adapt dynamics or simply buy the profiles he needs.
He has already mentioned it’s “I choose always 100% my way.”
Possible lineup in short-run:
Various possibilities for Amorim’s Utd lineup in the short-run, and some areas where he’ll have to adapt dynamics or simply buy the profiles he needs.
He has already mentioned it’s “I choose always 100% my way.”
Possible lineup in short-run:
Typically, Amorim will set up in a mid-block in settled defence, but isn’t frightened to switch between high/mid/low block when necessary.
Usually 5-2-3 / 5-4-1 shape.
When using an 8/10 as one of the 3 forward players (Pedro G/Bruno) easy to transition to 5-3-2 (vs city).
Usually 5-2-3 / 5-4-1 shape.
When using an 8/10 as one of the 3 forward players (Pedro G/Bruno) easy to transition to 5-3-2 (vs city).
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Typically, Amorim will set up in a mid-block in settled defence, but isn’t frightened to switch between high/mid/low block when necessary.
Usually 5-2-3 / 5-4-1 shape.
When using an 8/10 as one of the 3 forward players (Pedro G/Bruno) easy to transition to 5-3-2 (vs city).
Usually 5-2-3 / 5-4-1 shape.
When using an 8/10 as one of the 3 forward players (Pedro G/Bruno) easy to transition to 5-3-2 (vs city).
The spaces which the pivot players have to cover depend a lot on whether the CBs go man to man on the #10/CF of the opponent.
From what I’ve seen, this is situation-dependent. Here, both Ignacio and Diomande follow the #10 and CF to regain possession.
From what I’ve seen, this is situation-dependent. Here, both Ignacio and Diomande follow the #10 and CF to regain possession.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
The spaces which the pivot players have to cover depend a lot on whether the CBs go man to man on the #10/CF of the opponent.
From what I’ve seen, this is situation-dependent. Here, both Ignacio and Diomande follow the #10 and CF to regain possession.
From what I’ve seen, this is situation-dependent. Here, both Ignacio and Diomande follow the #10 and CF to regain possession.
Press - Example 2
However, the press isn’t always cohesive.
There’s occasions when Sporting have gone to press high, with the defensive line dropping off and the opp. #10/CF with space between the lines.
They do however get back very quickly.
However, the press isn’t always cohesive.
There’s occasions when Sporting have gone to press high, with the defensive line dropping off and the opp. #10/CF with space between the lines.
They do however get back very quickly.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Press - Example 2
However, the press isn’t always cohesive.
There’s occasions when Sporting have gone to press high, with the defensive line dropping off and the opp. #10/CF with space between the lines.
They do however get back very quickly.
However, the press isn’t always cohesive.
There’s occasions when Sporting have gone to press high, with the defensive line dropping off and the opp. #10/CF with space between the lines.
They do however get back very quickly.
Phases 3 and 4:
A tidier pass from Sporting’s left #10 and they could have capitalised in transition - nevertheless, possession regained.
A tidier pass from Sporting’s left #10 and they could have capitalised in transition - nevertheless, possession regained.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Phases 3 and 4:
A tidier pass from Sporting’s left #10 and they could have capitalised in transition - nevertheless, possession regained.
A tidier pass from Sporting’s left #10 and they could have capitalised in transition - nevertheless, possession regained.
Press- Example 1
Let's break this press down into different phases.
Phases 1 and 2 -> inviting the ball into the centre.
Let's break this press down into different phases.
Phases 1 and 2 -> inviting the ball into the centre.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Press- Example 1
Let's break this press down into different phases.
Phases 1 and 2 -> inviting the ball into the centre.
Let's break this press down into different phases.
Phases 1 and 2 -> inviting the ball into the centre.
Amorim’s Sporting tend to press with a front 5, composed of the CF, 10s and pivot players -> sometimes joined by a wing-back.
The front 5 tend to press the ball side, with the back 5 often going strictly man to man.
Aim -> Prevent Central Progression
The front 5 tend to press the ball side, with the back 5 often going strictly man to man.
Aim -> Prevent Central Progression
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Amorim’s Sporting tend to press with a front 5, composed of the CF, 10s and pivot players -> sometimes joined by a wing-back.
The front 5 tend to press the ball side, with the back 5 often going strictly man to man.
Aim -> Prevent Central Progression
The front 5 tend to press the ball side, with the back 5 often going strictly man to man.
Aim -> Prevent Central Progression
Press
Overall, Amorim’s Sporting aren’t the most intense pressing side in Portugal (PPDA= Passes allowed per defensive action), but that doesn’t mean they do or can not press well overall.
Let’s look at the theory and evidence behind their press:
Overall, Amorim’s Sporting aren’t the most intense pressing side in Portugal (PPDA= Passes allowed per defensive action), but that doesn’t mean they do or can not press well overall.
Let’s look at the theory and evidence behind their press:
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Press
Overall, Amorim’s Sporting aren’t the most intense pressing side in Portugal (PPDA= Passes allowed per defensive action), but that doesn’t mean they do or can not press well overall.
Let’s look at the theory and evidence behind their press:
Overall, Amorim’s Sporting aren’t the most intense pressing side in Portugal (PPDA= Passes allowed per defensive action), but that doesn’t mean they do or can not press well overall.
Let’s look at the theory and evidence behind their press:
Chance Creation - Method 4
Gyökeres’ runs in the left channel.
This is a common way Sporting create chances, using Gyökeres’ power to separate from defenders, even when isolated in transition -> possibly replicated using Højlund’s strong channel play.
Gyökeres’ runs in the left channel.
This is a common way Sporting create chances, using Gyökeres’ power to separate from defenders, even when isolated in transition -> possibly replicated using Højlund’s strong channel play.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Chance Creation - Method 4
Gyökeres’ runs in the left channel.
This is a common way Sporting create chances, using Gyökeres’ power to separate from defenders, even when isolated in transition -> possibly replicated using Højlund’s strong channel play.
Gyökeres’ runs in the left channel.
This is a common way Sporting create chances, using Gyökeres’ power to separate from defenders, even when isolated in transition -> possibly replicated using Højlund’s strong channel play.
Chance Creation - Method 3
I’ve noticed Amorim’s team use up-back-through patterns to find the wing-back in space.
#10 -> CF -> RCM -> RWB - CF back to goal, used as the axis.
WBs in 1 vs 1 situations -> hence use of wingers there.
I’ve noticed Amorim’s team use up-back-through patterns to find the wing-back in space.
#10 -> CF -> RCM -> RWB - CF back to goal, used as the axis.
WBs in 1 vs 1 situations -> hence use of wingers there.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Chance Creation - Method 3
I’ve noticed Amorim’s team use up-back-through patterns to find the wing-back in space.
#10 -> CF -> RCM -> RWB - CF back to goal, used as the axis.
WBs in 1 vs 1 situations -> hence use of wingers there.
I’ve noticed Amorim’s team use up-back-through patterns to find the wing-back in space.
#10 -> CF -> RCM -> RWB - CF back to goal, used as the axis.
WBs in 1 vs 1 situations -> hence use of wingers there.
Chance Creation - Method 2
We also see constant underlaps from the # 10s when the wing-back has the ball wide, who then get cut-backs and crosses into the box.
This is in fact something that we’ve seen practised in United’s training sessions with Mount and Amad underlapping.
We also see constant underlaps from the # 10s when the wing-back has the ball wide, who then get cut-backs and crosses into the box.
This is in fact something that we’ve seen practised in United’s training sessions with Mount and Amad underlapping.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Chance Creation - Method 2
We also see constant underlaps from the # 10s when the wing-back has the ball wide, who then get cut-backs and crosses into the box.
This is in fact something that we’ve seen practised in United’s training sessions with Mount and Amad underlapping.
We also see constant underlaps from the # 10s when the wing-back has the ball wide, who then get cut-backs and crosses into the box.
This is in fact something that we’ve seen practised in United’s training sessions with Mount and Amad underlapping.
Let’s analyse the final 2 phases of this move:
Phase 3 -> opposition back 4, (transitioning into 3)
Phase 4-> opposition back 3, (only 2 can impact the game at this stage)
Sporting manipulated the Rio Ave block, dragging opp. players out to exploit the space in behind.
Phase 3 -> opposition back 4, (transitioning into 3)
Phase 4-> opposition back 3, (only 2 can impact the game at this stage)
Sporting manipulated the Rio Ave block, dragging opp. players out to exploit the space in behind.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Let’s analyse the final 2 phases of this move:
Phase 3 -> opposition back 4, (transitioning into 3)
Phase 4-> opposition back 3, (only 2 can impact the game at this stage)
Sporting manipulated the Rio Ave block, dragging opp. players out to exploit the space in behind.
Phase 3 -> opposition back 4, (transitioning into 3)
Phase 4-> opposition back 3, (only 2 can impact the game at this stage)
Sporting manipulated the Rio Ave block, dragging opp. players out to exploit the space in behind.
There are four phases to this move. Let’s talk about the first two:
Phase 1 -> opposition back 5
Phase 2-> opposition back 4
Phase 1 -> opposition back 5
Phase 2-> opposition back 4
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
There are four phases to this move. Let’s talk about the first two:
Phase 1 -> opposition back 5
Phase 2-> opposition back 4
Phase 1 -> opposition back 5
Phase 2-> opposition back 4
Chance Creation - Method 1
Sporting like to overload the last line, not just numerically but also w/intense runs.
A common move:
-> find WB in space and play inside foot pass in behind opp backline.
Let’s break this goal down in the next tweet.
Sporting like to overload the last line, not just numerically but also w/intense runs.
A common move:
-> find WB in space and play inside foot pass in behind opp backline.
Let’s break this goal down in the next tweet.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Chance Creation - Method 1
Sporting like to overload the last line, not just numerically but also w/intense runs.
A common move:
-> find WB in space and play inside foot pass in behind opp backline.
Let’s break this goal down in the next tweet.
Sporting like to overload the last line, not just numerically but also w/intense runs.
A common move:
-> find WB in space and play inside foot pass in behind opp backline.
Let’s break this goal down in the next tweet.
Chance Creation
How does Amorim set his team up to try to break teams down?
In more settled possession, we generally see a mixture of the 3-1-6 and 3-2-5 shapes, the extent to which he uses these shapes depends on the “quality” of the opponent.
3-1-6 -> Rio Ave
3-2-5 -> Porto
How does Amorim set his team up to try to break teams down?
In more settled possession, we generally see a mixture of the 3-1-6 and 3-2-5 shapes, the extent to which he uses these shapes depends on the “quality” of the opponent.
3-1-6 -> Rio Ave
3-2-5 -> Porto
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Chance Creation
How does Amorim set his team up to try to break teams down?
In more settled possession, we generally see a mixture of the 3-1-6 and 3-2-5 shapes, the extent to which he uses these shapes depends on the “quality” of the opponent.
3-1-6 -> Rio Ave
3-2-5 -> Porto
How does Amorim set his team up to try to break teams down?
In more settled possession, we generally see a mixture of the 3-1-6 and 3-2-5 shapes, the extent to which he uses these shapes depends on the “quality” of the opponent.
3-1-6 -> Rio Ave
3-2-5 -> Porto
As Sporting don’t build up directly through the middle, the pivot players don't have to necessarily be superb ball players, rather offer wall passes to wide CBs who have more onus to progress play (suits Ugarte).
If the CCB moves into the pivot, then often the LCM moves higher.
If the CCB moves into the pivot, then often the LCM moves higher.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
As Sporting don’t build up directly through the middle, the pivot players don't have to necessarily be superb ball players, rather offer wall passes to wide CBs who have more onus to progress play (suits Ugarte).
If the CCB moves into the pivot, then often the LCM moves higher.
If the CCB moves into the pivot, then often the LCM moves higher.
Build-Up -> Variation 4
(3-2/3-1)
When building attacks in more advanced positions of their own half, we often see a more expected and standard setup.
Three CBs at the base with one 6/two 6s in front, 10s in the half spaces between the lines and the wing-backs high and wide.
(3-2/3-1)
When building attacks in more advanced positions of their own half, we often see a more expected and standard setup.
Three CBs at the base with one 6/two 6s in front, 10s in the half spaces between the lines and the wing-backs high and wide.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Build-Up -> Variation 4
(3-2/3-1)
When building attacks in more advanced positions of their own half, we often see a more expected and standard setup.
Three CBs at the base with one 6/two 6s in front, 10s in the half spaces between the lines and the wing-backs high and wide.
(3-2/3-1)
When building attacks in more advanced positions of their own half, we often see a more expected and standard setup.
Three CBs at the base with one 6/two 6s in front, 10s in the half spaces between the lines and the wing-backs high and wide.
Build-Up -> Variation 3
3-2 Build-Up + GK with Box Midfield
-CCB into pivot
-Left # 10 drops deep (drags Kovacic away from centre)
- Gyökeres drops into space vacated
Physical demands on CMs, CB's eye for a pass, 10s making overloads, CF's movement...
3-2 Build-Up + GK with Box Midfield
-CCB into pivot
-Left # 10 drops deep (drags Kovacic away from centre)
- Gyökeres drops into space vacated
Physical demands on CMs, CB's eye for a pass, 10s making overloads, CF's movement...
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Build-Up -> Variation 3
3-2 Build-Up + GK with Box Midfield
-CCB into pivot
-Left # 10 drops deep (drags Kovacic away from centre)
- Gyökeres drops into space vacated
Physical demands on CMs, CB's eye for a pass, 10s making overloads, CF's movement...
3-2 Build-Up + GK with Box Midfield
-CCB into pivot
-Left # 10 drops deep (drags Kovacic away from centre)
- Gyökeres drops into space vacated
Physical demands on CMs, CB's eye for a pass, 10s making overloads, CF's movement...
Trincão and Gyökeres perform this move so well, with the former being really good in tight spaces, being able to turn away from pressure well.
And the latter running the channels well, using his burst of power to terrorise defenders.
Possible protagonists for this move at Utd?
And the latter running the channels well, using his burst of power to terrorise defenders.
Possible protagonists for this move at Utd?
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Trincão and Gyökeres perform this move so well, with the former being really good in tight spaces, being able to turn away from pressure well.
And the latter running the channels well, using his burst of power to terrorise defenders.
Possible protagonists for this move at Utd?
And the latter running the channels well, using his burst of power to terrorise defenders.
Possible protagonists for this move at Utd?
Build-Up -> Variation 2
Another variation is the 2-4 shape, with a #10 dropping deep, with the #9 preferring the run down the left channel.
Sporting will often build up short initially, but like to get the ball forward soon after.
Another variation is the 2-4 shape, with a #10 dropping deep, with the #9 preferring the run down the left channel.
Sporting will often build up short initially, but like to get the ball forward soon after.
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Build-Up -> Variation 2
Another variation is the 2-4 shape, with a #10 dropping deep, with the #9 preferring the run down the left channel.
Sporting will often build up short initially, but like to get the ball forward soon after.
Another variation is the 2-4 shape, with a #10 dropping deep, with the #9 preferring the run down the left channel.
Sporting will often build up short initially, but like to get the ball forward soon after.