Tifo's Guide to 3-4-3
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The 3-4-3 has become an intriguing option for many top sides, popularised, largely, by Chelsea, with both Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel using the formation, but operating in different ways.
Popular in the 1980s, it is having a resurgence in popularity using athletic wing-backs and creative attackers.
Eric Laurie explains the strengths and weaknesses. Philippe Fenner illustrates.
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@Vociferous 2 роки тому
The 3-4-3 is incredibly versatile, offering width, elongation, a strong defensive structure, and provides you with up to 5 in attack. Phenomenal formation, there’s a reason Tuchel finds huge success with it
@zebimicio5204 2 роки тому
The problem with the formation is how complex it is to use for semi pros or non pro team to use due to how many people got used to the back 4 system. Trying to find average joes or semi pros that is discipline and fit enough to trackback and attack as a wingback is a challenge on itself.
@bri1085 2 роки тому
Huge success?
@rohit2571 2 роки тому
He got only one cup. And sliping in premier league. Huge success 🤣
@iwantgoals1566 2 роки тому
Plus world class keeper and DM. No wonder Chelsea were so hard to break down.
@boidexter4254 2 роки тому
@@rohit2571 context is needed. Half the squad is either injured or with COVID, don’t see the funny part?
@living_craft 2 роки тому
Johan Cruyff's 3-4-3 was incredible. He however did not use alot of the double pivot but a single pivot in Guardiola, who was the engine in that system. His wingers were more often than not hugging the touch line but with great fluidity and rotations, Total football. He had defenders who had great pace, in Ferrer Sergi. I also always look at the 3-4-3 as a 3-1-3-3 formation.. With wingers wide. Thank you Tifo
@djdewaal289 2 роки тому
Cruijff's 3-4-3 deserves and entire video devoted to it, honestly
@living_craft 2 роки тому
@@djdewaal289 I absolutely agree with you. Cruyff's tactics on tifo would be wonderful. He is spoken of in a tifo video on total football however but just generally and with Cruyff as a player
@dedasalmeida9047 2 роки тому
3-4-3 is great and I use it all the time on my FM save, however, it sucks against the 4-2-3-1 or the 4-4-2(if your defenders aren't good headers).. The 4-2-3-1 provides a very strong attacking power due to the CAM, that one extra player in the middle can cause problems to the 3-4-3, because in a 4-2-3-1 the wingers can be wide and the striker acting like a poacher is alone against one of the 3 defenders while the wingers(if good dribblers) can go and dribble the defense and make deadly through passes to the poacher. So keep the defensive line normal or low...
@living_craft 2 роки тому
@@dedasalmeida9047 the 3-4-3 is good when facing 2strikers. Issues arise when there are counters on the flanks while playing against 4-4-2 . but gives a lot of advantage when building up from the back if they press with two strikers.. They can't press with three, if they do, we have a numerical advantage in midfield.
@dedasalmeida9047 2 роки тому
@@living_craft agree!
@TylerAven10 2 роки тому
Using only two players in midfield can be a major weakness… unless you have N’Golo Kante
@footyhub3259 2 роки тому
Especially against a 4 3 3 or 4 4 2 diamond
@zPvQi 2 роки тому
Yep, Kante is the key, he's two midfielders rolled in to one when you consider defence, work-rate and what he can do on the ball. Tuchel came in with the perfect system for that squad when fully healthy, but this season has almost been a case study in how toothless a 3-4-3 / 5-2-3 can look when you replace ideal players like Kova and Kante with makeshift players like Barkley and RLC, even more so when you don't have your first choice LWB to cover up the weakness in midfield.
@TylerAven10 2 роки тому
@@zPvQi The injuries really should’ve made Tuchel change his team shape for the temporary. Frustrating watching them try to force a 3-4-3 when their missing players would make a 5-3-2 or a 4-2-3-1 make a lot more sense. As an American, I can’t understand why they keep using Pulisic as a false 9 and pretending it works. They should work to compensate for the missing players
@frieza2235 2 роки тому
@@TylerAven10 huh, How would their missing players make a 5-3-2 or a 4-2-3-1?
@TylerAven10 2 роки тому
@@frieza2235 1, missing Kante means you need more than 2 guys in the midfield. Kante is a special player and idk if anyone in the world can do what he does defensively 2. They’re missing Lukaku and Werner so trying to rely on a single striker like they have by shoving Pulisic out there as a striker hasn’t worked. It’s not a perfect match in any sense and I’m not a football genius, but what they’ve been doing won’t work trying to replace valuable players with backups or players out of position to keep the system in tack
@Hafris33 2 роки тому
Both wing back must have a huge amount stamina as well. They always running up front for a counter attack and track back fast if they lost possession.
@obamagamingofficial5113 2 роки тому
Hello malaysian
@dedasalmeida9047 2 роки тому
They're not wing backs. Unless you're using a back 5. They're just wide midfielders operating mostly in the midfield and the final third of the pitch.
@Hafris33 2 роки тому
@@dedasalmeida9047 i see.. but from my point of view those team who use 3-4-3 the wide midfield that you called mostly originally played as wing backs, like Reece James, Kieran Trippier, Reguilon and suchs. Thus for me they consider as wing backs to me but when the team use 3-4-3 formation they switch to wide midfield.
@RL- 2 роки тому
@@dedasalmeida9047 this. Wingbacks are defenders and thus only used in 5xx formations. Fullbacks can be used as wide midfielders if they're technically able (Reece James) or often exposed defensively (Marcos Alonso) but a formation with 4 across the middle by definition doesn't use wingbacks unless it's a 541. Pedantic but it's not hard to understand because the "back" in wingback should give it away. Wingbacks are typically mostly seen in a 532 because they have to offer the width of a winger while taking up the defensive role of a fullback (I guess they count in the 41212 like under Ancelotti in 09/10 if they actually get forward). In these dominant teams they're glorified wingers but still expected to take up their fullback spot on defence. Some people say "it's the formation in the attacking shape" but if that was the case, Liverpool would be a 235 and Chelsea would be a 325 or even a 145. Using two "10s" or narrow inside forwards rather than wingers would make it a 3421 anyway not a 343.
@umhomemdecultura5309 2 роки тому
@@RL- to me, in formations that use 5 at the back , the wingbacks must balance both their offensive and defensive work , while in formations that use 3 at the back , there are wide midfielders who do the wingback role, so they are expected not only to do their offensive and defensive duties , but also help to keep possession of the ball in the midfield .
@SkullSnax 2 роки тому
I really like the 3-4-3, but you need very specific personnel to use it effectively. It’s my late stage career mode formation. Start with 4-2-3-1 because it’s easy and solid. Transition to 4-3-3, with more attacking full backs, a solid CDM and more versatile midfielders. Then when the right players are in the team go to 3-4-3, with one of the wide forwards set to drop deep to collect the ball and form a midfield 3 when defending.
@whatchachattin 2 роки тому
I'd say the biggest weakness of the formation is the difficulty in recruitment.
@lexkanyima2195 2 роки тому
@@whatchachattin or the players
@sukhdevr3489 2 роки тому
I only do careers in Fifa 14 but I decide the formation when I start Mt career and then only use that and buy players to fit it (usually similar to the ones in real life like 343 for Atalanta, 4231 for Napoli, 442 and 4231 for Everton etc etc)
@nunorodrigues9880 2 роки тому
The best example of the efficiency of the 3-4-3 is the outstanding work Ruben Amorim is doing in Sporting Portugal. While using this system he turned Sporting from 4th in the previous season to champions, and now 1st level on points with Fc Porto
@mariosimas 2 роки тому
Saudações Leoninas. Ao ver esta explicação estava a visualizar perfeitamente o Sporting do Amorim. reparei numa coisa. o papel do center back (Coates) não é muito "importante" mas sim os dois homens de cada lado.
@jorgesissoco7257 2 роки тому
Exacto. taticamente O futebol português está a evoluir cada vez mais
@will_from_pa 2 роки тому
I’m surprised that Wolverhampton was not cited at all considering we mainly play a 3-4-3 and showcase how strong a defensive system it can be
@robertryan6782 2 роки тому
Agreed. Arguably that - Wolves' - is more of a 3-4-3 too than what the video describes (3-4-2-1).
@frdjse 2 роки тому
Because they're a mid table club, who would mention them?
@will_from_pa 2 роки тому
@@frdjse I mean, they’re 8th in the table and are challenging for European spots but okay
@will_from_pa 2 роки тому
@@frdjse also, they’ve literally been mentioned before by Tifo and have conceded the 3rd fewest goals behind Chelsea and City (who do not play a 3-4-3). Which considering they have a MUCH smaller budget than those two with lower player quality and depth is commendable. We also have a +10.36 xGA which means our defenders and goalkeeper are coming up big time when we need them. We’re probably one of the best defenses in the premier league Edit: used xG instead of xGA
@BaristaAsap 2 роки тому
@@will_from_pa Their games are very tough to watch.
@DavidEsotica 2 роки тому
Before Tuchel or Martinez, it was Scolari that used this formation to success in 2002, using his WBs Roberto Carlos and Cafu to full effect.
@DpKris 2 роки тому
That was the deadly wing back combo.
@indrohari1908 2 роки тому
Scolari used 3412 .. with Ronaldinho play in the hole behind Rivaldo Ronaldo ..
@T.E.S.S. 2 роки тому
Big Phil ftw
@redman6790 2 роки тому
3 R’s up top aswell
@geoffroylaumet3101 Місяць тому
It was a slight modification as the 3Rs were forming a perfect triangle always rotating. Marking them was very challenging for the defenders bc of the high mobility and of course their outstanding dribbling skills and speed for Ronnie and R9.
@dedasalmeida9047 2 роки тому
Interestingly enough, the attacking formation of the 3-4-3 which is a 3-2-5, I remember hearing that it used to be used during the 1930s and 1940s mostly used by an arsenal manager (I forgot his name). It got so popular that it was coined the "WM formation". Because the back 2 players would form a W and the front 5 an M.
@akhil8186 2 роки тому
Arsenal Manager Herbert Chapman.
@kidpagronprimsank05 2 роки тому
Herbert Chapman
@Skegfromcraigslist Рік тому
I believe that Arsenal manager was Arsene Wenger
@kieran8845 Рік тому
@@Skegfromcraigslist FFS wasn't even born 😂😂
@inlizwetrusst7904 2 роки тому
Should’ve done 4-3-2-1 for Christmas because it is a Christmas Tree!
@miz5138 2 роки тому
I remember that once halfs were used to describe midfielders as well. Whatever happened to that? Maybe a video on why these terms became obsolete would be amazing.
@liammichon1784 2 роки тому
The term ‘half’ goes back to the late 19th century, when the 2-3-5 formation was pretty much standard in England and around the world. The two defenders were referred to as full-backs (which eventually became the role we know today); the three in ‘midfield’ were called half-backs with the central most of them being the centre-half and the two either side being wing-halves. Also, in the 1920’s, Herbert Chapman used the centre-half as a third defender; which created the W-M formation (or 3-2-2-3). That’s the reason why the English sometimes refer to central defenders as centre-halves.
@racerdeth 2 роки тому
It's similar to how those players who are part of a back 4 but are very rarely the most fully back are called full backs. It refers to their old employment in a 2-3-5 Formation. You'd have an attacking 5, a pair of wingers out wide, a pair of inside forwards, and a centre forward/striker Behind them are the 3 half backs - left half, right half, and the namesake of your question, the centre half. These are as close as you're getting to midfielders for the time. Behind them are your 2 full backs, right back and left back, who were de facto full time defenders, they were fully back. Tactics eventually started changing so teams would deploy a W-M shaped formation - a 3-2-2-3. The centre half dropped into defence alongside the full backs, left and right half in front of them, inside forwards dropped back a bit, wingers and centre forward front line. As this started evolving into what we know as the 4-4-2, another half back dropped into the defence, and the full backs were pushed wide, so really they're centre backs, but they used to be centre halves and the name just stuck. Ditto full backs who used to be our most central defenders are now racking up assists at Liverpool. You can also see the 2-3-5 influence on squad numbers. In a 2-3-5 your goalie is 1, right back 2, left back 3, half backs 4, 5, 6, right winger 7, right inside forward 8, striker 9, left inside forward 10, left winger 11. So the number 2 and 3 went to the sides of the defence, 4 and 5/5 and 6 (whichever) dropped deep between them, the remaining one staying in midfield, 7 and 11 kept on the wings, 8 dropped into midfield, 9 and 10 up top.
@robertryan6782 2 роки тому
Very interesting but was genuinely surprised as the description said 3-4-3 but the video more interested in a 3-4-2-1 arguably than the 3-4-3 of 2 wingers up top and a central striker - albeit tactical flexibility was noted.
@lexkanyima2195 2 роки тому
But it is still 3-4-3 formation
@sukhdevr3489 2 роки тому
They're the same. Whenever a team plays a 343 the wingers usually come inside a bit more.
@nadeemafzal5409 2 роки тому
Love it, please do 3-5-2 next
@taufiqutomo 2 роки тому
I am guessing that sooner or later Tifo will upload coaching fundamentals that you would normally find in Level 1 coaching courses.
@crazyistanbullu 2 роки тому
That's like an amazing documentary for the 3-4-3 formation. Thank you.
@justinliebenberg2321 2 роки тому
On the topic of Chelsea, you should make a video why Chelsea's attacking options have always failed at Chelsea and why players like Drogba or Costa thrived
@fortis17 2 роки тому
Those 2 have been the only consistent strikers we’ve had over the years. Smh
@loyal4theway159 10 місяців тому
because they are physically strong and fit in team
@maxwieringa7901 2 роки тому
I love these videos, It would be amazing to have a 3-5-2 video soon. I have seen a lot of teams using it recently including my own.
@krsreedhar212 2 роки тому
Thank you for the video...Please do a 4-2-2-2 as well..
@Bagster321 2 роки тому
Ah glad to see you guys cover the 3-4-3. I do like the 3-4-3 and its variations; what can I say, I am a fan of Total Football. I lean towards a 3-4-3 Diamond/3-4-2-1 in FIFA because they are the closest to being able to play as a 3-6-1/3-3-3-1 akin to the Australian football team in 2006 (Kewell, Viduka, Cahil, etc). Rather than strictly dominate the centre midfield, I utilise a wide back 3, 2 wingbacks and 2 wingers/wide attacking midfielders (I have them go wide and cut inside where needed) to play through the flanks but will have the midfield assisted by the non-ball holding wide player to cut inside. The two midfielders will either act as a double pivot or be a combo of an 6 and 8 or 6 and 10. I also use it as my most aggressive formation when using a 4-3-3 holding, with the fullbacks pushing up and CDM dropping into the defensive line.
@abhinandannayak7224 2 роки тому
Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 at Chelsea FC 🙌🙌👑
@glenopoku9764 2 роки тому
Conte revolutionized this formation and changed English football imo 🤷🏾♂️
@aijajattar6718 2 роки тому
Yes for one year
@Fernandez2023E 2 роки тому
No Conte don't use 3-4-3 he usually uses 3-5-2
@BT-kc3ee 2 роки тому
@@Fernandez2023Eno he used 343 at Chelsea. Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool used it before him though.
@flamez5042 2 роки тому
@@Fernandez2023E he’s still using 343 right now
@sifisompila6937 2 роки тому
@@Fernandez2023E that was at inter
@onetruecaesar99 2 роки тому
This is the tactic that Ruben Amorim implemented very successfully at Sporting CP. It was really interesting watching this analysis while thinking about the tweaks that Amorim did to the formation, and the slight changes in roles, sometimes. The tactic has also been adopted by Jorge Jesus at Benfica, more recently, although not as successfully. Many believe that 3 men at the back doesn't really fit their players/game.
@fpsoccer9791 2 роки тому
I'm helping coach a recreational youth team (U-16) soon, so I am familiarizing myself with different formations and styles that I'm not familiar with. These videos are really helpful!
@Krishna-yh2po Рік тому
lets go
@thomasw4222 2 роки тому
Could you do a series of potential formations. I'm interested in a 2-3-2-3 with wide center backs and a holding mid that can drop into a 3 at the back and although it works on FIFA it might not in real life. Or have ridiculously out balanced formations such as 4-1-5
@zakariaabdi2635 2 роки тому
Keep the hard work
@renesnow3799 2 роки тому
More of these would be great!
@konateyssouf3699 2 роки тому
I love tactics and this channel is wonderful
@SpoonGT500 2 роки тому
You have to do a video of Xavi’s Barca, mate! Game against Sevilla was epic!
@ijustlovefooty Місяць тому
Hi Mate, love your stuff! what editing software do you use to create these annotations?
@hund3123 Рік тому
Pep seems to have excellent success with this formation recently. Interesting to watch
@terretetetito 2 роки тому
3-4-2-1 is the modem variation of the 3-4-3. Some mentions could be made of Cruyff's and Bielsa's 3-3-1-3. In Cruyff's the two players flanking the defensive midfielder are central midfielders, the wingers are pretty much the only ones providing width. In Bielsa's the other two players that make up the midfield 3 are wingbacks
@abdullahiabdullahi8499 2 роки тому
This formation is fascinating and I am using it in my squad in PesM
@syhusada1130 2 роки тому
I love this formation. 2 diamonds in either side of the field. Yumm.
@ILikedGooglePlus 2 роки тому
Perfect opportunity to explain the Christmas Tree formation I'm not mad, just disappointed
@dedasalmeida9047 2 роки тому
Ahhhh the 4-3-2-1 formation ...
@aimar7 2 роки тому
Do 4231, please tifo!
@T.E.S.S. 2 роки тому
I just tried this in FM with Torino. Players loved it 😂
@imambruonyibnhowmasalstryn2659 2 роки тому
I expected the 4231 formation to be the next one But still a great video
@ethancross2603 2 роки тому
the 3-2-5 structure surely has to be the most well-balanced attacking structure. ensures a foundation for the attacking players to increase output
@superhotfire2798 2 роки тому
There isn't any formation like 3-2-5
@nerdsunited345 2 роки тому
Literally no team in any established league plays 3-2-5. And I think there are good reasons for that.
@ajanik2459 2 роки тому
Please review in Ralf Ragnchik Tactics 4-2-2-2
@fullchicken4492 2 роки тому
What formation suits “traditional wingers” best? For example: Left footed left wingers looking to create from out wide. It’s only fullbacks providing width these days
@mantis2179 2 роки тому
Pep sometimes do this when injuries happen. Puting sterling outwide in rw, cm push forward, cancelo push up to cm.
@stevendchu 2 роки тому
4-4-2. The way United used it to maximize Beckham's abilities. Two strikers up top to get on the end of those gorgeous pinpoint deliveries. But it does require really good CMs who can play together. Luckily United had Scholes, Keane, etc.
@anxiousmindmusic 2 роки тому
433 with tucked in fullbacks and stretched out wingers - I think we know who's teams we're talking about
@peasantarcher2486 2 роки тому
4-1-4-1
@Geokinkladze Місяць тому
4-2-4
@aimnkrm 2 роки тому
pep guardiola last season at barcelona 3-4-3 was also an incredible formation too, extremely fluid, positionally demanding, total football and almost similar to johan cruyff 3-4-3 but without a great cb that function as a libero who can dribble from deep; koeman
@kuyikabasieffiong664 2 роки тому
4:08 "Assistant Manager: We're being seriously overrun in the midfield"
@SymphonyOfDestruct99 2 роки тому
Sampaoli plays with an unorthodox 3-4-3 at Marseille this season with one of the CM drop back as fullback when defending.
@leduska3504 7 місяців тому
1:17 That's how Pep Guardiola made 3-2-4-1 formation! It's really good tactic to use 5 players in attack and 5 players in defence!
@thevidkoproductions 2 роки тому
my fav system is 3-2-2-3, offers great attacking numbers, supreme midfield dominance, and a very solid 3 at the back with wide back able to join attack, wingers being able to cut in as second strikers or stay wide, and the two 10s being able to run in behind or roam in the midfield.
@balasubramanianah969 2 роки тому
I'm curious how supreme midfield dominance is possible with the way you mentioned. You have wingers and two no 10s. That effectively means the two no 10s will always be outnumbered in midfield as they have to act as central midfielders too.
@balasubramanianah969 2 роки тому
I suppose it would work if the team played some sort of extreme Gegenpressing where the defenders or wingbacks would play long balls to the opposition and the wingers, forwards and no 10s press the opposition to try and win the ball back. However, we are screwed if the opposition breaks the press cos they have acres of space to move the ball since literally 6 of our players are in their half and the wing backs are in the flanks
@bri1085 2 роки тому
That's the 343 you've described
@dedasalmeida9047 2 роки тому
@@bri1085 he's describing a more compact 3-4-3, where the 2 attacking midfielder and 2 central midfielders form a square to overload the midfield and increase possession. It's also very handy against possession based teams such as Barcelona, Man city and PSG because you break their creativity to create chances in the middle, however, you'll be vulnerable a lot of time in the flanks because if the 2 forwards(not wingers) are too high in the field they will have less time to help covering the flanks in the midfield.
@bri1085 2 роки тому
@@dedasalmeida9047 teams would have a field day with this just purely the box with crosses until they break
@oleratomokoka7955 2 роки тому
One of my personal favorite
@gauravdash6189 2 роки тому
Where is sensible transfer series ? It's almost January.
@adn17 2 роки тому
Absolutely loved this explanation. I started appreciating this system when Antonio Conte joined Tottenham.
@oubeidhajji3430 Рік тому
I like xavi's current variant of the 3-4-3 formation in big games. Kounde and christensen offer the necessary attributes to hurt defenses with their ball carrying and line breaking abilities, while Araujo offers physicality and agression plus great 1v1 defending. A double pivot of de jong and busquets, with Sergio operating as the more tactically disciplined player allowing FDJ to push up while also benefiting from frenkie covering up the miles that the slower and older player can't carry out. Balde operates as the traditional left wing back offering width. On the other side, ousmane is more of a right winger balanced out by coverage of the highly energetic and agressive gavi. Pedro and gavi are not traditional 10s but they have a great ability of playing complex roles and receiving the ball between the lines to shake defenses, behind no other than Lewandowski as a 9.
@lolaroflmao 2 роки тому
Great video Tifo! love coaching the 3421 formation. This will be a perfect little intro clip to show my players. Cheers!
@saints_ 2 роки тому
Loved the vid - chelsea fan 😊
@dinisbduarte 2 роки тому
Thanks to this formation Ruben Amorim put Sporting in another level
@SerielThriller 2 роки тому
Can you do a video on the 1 8 1 structure?
@ArJayDM 2 роки тому
Let's hope not too many games are canceled sunday
@karumehuie1407 2 роки тому
Love the video
@firephoen1x 2 роки тому
My favorite formation , but without good wing backs its useless in attack. The isolation of a wing back is key here, Chelsea were on fire with Chilwell and James scoring a lot of goals before Chilwells injury, since then the attack has been terrible
@SimoNemo7 2 роки тому
Italy used the 3-2-5 in attack to win the Euros this past year even though on paper it was a 4-3-3. Obviously different from this formation described today, but very similar in attack and the 3 man defense as well.
@davidkerr7065 2 роки тому
Merry Christmas tree formation xx
@VeryIntellijent Рік тому
The key to preventing the midfield being overloaded is having synergy with the wide centre backs. Rudiger and Azpi a few years ago were the perfect examples of this, they had the ability to progress the ball combined with the defensive know-how to do it safely. This is absolutely crucial because with the wing backs pushed up, it leaves the wide areas exposed. Furthermore, the wing backs being pushed up means long balls from CB/DM to wingers are less effective. Whereas Liverpool can have Van Dijk ping it long to Salah or Dias, Silva can't do the same for Sterling or Mount, because they are narrower due to the wing backs positioning. That means less time for them to get attacking support from midfield. The importance of good ball-playing wide CBs was evident in Chelsea's 3-0 loss vs Leeds. They couldn't cope with the midfield overload as a result and there's no plan B with this formation.
@cappyjones 2 роки тому
I was waiting for the "merchandiiiise" jingle! 😁
@munyarugurudaniel1707 2 роки тому
Let’s not forget it also stretches the opposition’s shape and shuffled play wiiiiiideee
@mahmud.020 2 роки тому
My favourite Formation
@melodictube11 Рік тому
Can you please make a video about 5-3-2 and 4-2-3-1 ?
@nipplehead 2 роки тому
Every other football content channel on Christmas Eve : let's force something to do with Christmas into this episode Tifo : let's debate the stylistic and philosophical merits of the Cruyffian 3-4-3
@jsquared1013 2 роки тому
This isn't the Cruyffian 3-4-3, his was more like a diamond for the central 4
@nunoafonso2593 2 роки тому
How about an analysis on what would happen if there were a match between a top classic team from the 50's or 60's and a modern team? Would the classic team be thrashed due to moderns tactics, physicality, etc?
@joebarnes100 2 роки тому
Depends on what era the ref is from aswell.
@altaykelesoglu5678 2 роки тому
in turkish super league, vitor pereira's fenerbahce used to play with this system but media criticized them all the time so he ended up being sacked. they were playing really exciting with that formation but media only knows 4-2-3-1 in turkey.
@osku22 2 роки тому
You were talking about the 3-4-2-1 formation the whole time. What about the real 3-4-3 diamond formation which has one striker and wingers instead of two number 10s
@davidparkes1917 2 роки тому
I feel he was speaking from a more modern day example of the formation, with 3-4-2-1 indeed being more popular
@killercaos123 2 роки тому
I love seeing more teams playing with back 3s. Really spices things up for everyone
@terrencebarrett702 2 роки тому
woah my favorite channel.
@hiphopdagame 2 роки тому
gotta ask, i've been using 5-2-3 in PES 2021 as a Base Formation with 3 CBs 2 WBs 2CMs/AMs 2 Wingers and 1 Striker, does that make it 3-4-3?? coz it is somewhat 3-4-3 when attack.. and it is highly effective formation in Top Player(With Counter Attack and High Pressing)..
@mxsthxted 2 роки тому
There is a 343 in PES mobile ... With flat 3Cb and LM and RM with 2 SS and a CF. A bit risky as you only have 3 defenders, thus you need ur LM and RM to trackback. but it is a solid formation if you can press your opponent
@connormitchell6446 2 роки тому
Can you do the 4-2-3-1 next?
@ifw_Kyle 2 роки тому
Tito football = Guide to FPL 💪🏽
@JJ-qx7uq 2 роки тому
I’m completely distracted by the boss’s nova background music
@hungchoonghow5857 2 роки тому
Tifo, please review the tactics of the Shaolin Soccer team.
@Glasstable2011 2 роки тому
If I learned anything from this video it’s that you have to be pretty bloody good if you want to play as a wing-back in this system
@JustN0tMe 2 роки тому
4:58 The most important thing imo. If these 2 players mess up, you're screwed
@smallietv4662 2 роки тому
Tifo football number uno fan
@4obbzy Рік тому
if the wide players are wing backs, dosent it make it a 5 at the back formation?
@ombrahmbhatt2432 2 роки тому
3-5-2 next please
@iactuallyrock 2 роки тому
For Christmas, you guys should have explained the 4-3-2-1!
@DSMGP5000 Рік тому
What's the song used here?
@arturobaixoclero6527 2 роки тому
Great bossa nova soundtrack!
@zattwik 2 роки тому
Please make a similar video on 3-2-2-2-1. It's a very rare but highly effective formation. Though requires a horse-like stamina and running.
@balasubramanianah969 2 роки тому
Wait. Isn't that a 343 itself?
@dedasalmeida9047 2 роки тому
Isn't that formation Bielsa uses for his Leeds side?
@fortis17 2 роки тому
@@dedasalmeida9047 i think it is.
@zattwik 2 роки тому
@@dedasalmeida9047 I thought Bielsa uses 4-1-4-1.
@zattwik 2 роки тому
@@balasubramanianah969 Not really because 3-2-2-2-1 has two WMFs and WFs. So the overlap on the wings is through MFs and WFs. WMFs operation higher up the pitch than the CMs. Overload in the attacking third in the wide regions for one of the CMs to operate freely in the middle of the pitch while the other CM becomes a single pivot. Variations, you know.
@josebatxu32 Рік тому
Teams that use this formation are very weak to quick counterattacks, I played in one of these systems as a lest centre-back and the missing man can play a huge role in the game
@alexluckoo55 2 роки тому
The problem with Thomas tuchels 3-4-3 is that there’s no coehesion between the double pivot and the attacking midfielders .
@salehtaha1461 Рік тому
Serious question : Am i the only one that gets inspired by this channel and uses the tactics in Fifa career mode ?
@jessekimbembe-binonga9146 2 роки тому
Can you please explain the 3-4-1-2?
@fortis17 2 роки тому
Yes that is my preferred formation. I can still get overloads either in midfield or the final third and still get them to track back to form a back 5. Then who doesn’t like 2 strikers interplaying with each other.
@Deeznutmegz 2 роки тому
This is the formation Nottingham Forest used to beat Arsenal 😩, that time Antonio Conté favours it.
@mustafaabdulsahib9317 2 роки тому
with the correct choice of players 343 does well against 433, but any formation that lacks a dm will be weak on counterattack
@OverLord520 2 роки тому
Just in time
@mosesbaraka3355 6 місяців тому
If used well it is the best formation
@frankunodostres473 2 роки тому
3-4-3 is the superior formation. you have 4 wingers, 3 or 5 defenders or 6 midfielders depending on the situation. just awesome
@lexkanyima2195 2 роки тому
And a striker
@frieza2235 2 роки тому
The Victor Moses transformation formation
@marianchicago4002 2 роки тому
Looking forward to 4231 video
@angelerives6395 2 роки тому
PSG needs this
@indrohari1908 2 роки тому
In my teenage years, 343 is synonymous with Zaccheroni .. When 442 is a trend formation ..
@LeReferee 9 місяців тому
And this, my friends, is how Lens got 2nd in Ligue 1 this season
@fishyfish6510 2 роки тому
Because they have 3 central defenders and 2 holding midfielders and they have structured the 5 and 2 so so close, relating movements the pockets close and the distances are so close and at the same time so waaayyyyyiiiddddeee
@ikennaenwelum7798 2 роки тому
With Berner in behind
@Abdew62 2 роки тому
And that is why you can’t be close because they push you here push you there
@stretfordend8990 2 роки тому
433 : finally a worthy opponent !!
@raneetdebnath3071 2 роки тому
Hmm... I'm thinking of deploying goblins in my back 3. I guess we can have goblins in this situation?
@sukhdevr3489 2 роки тому
Skeletons are more proficient.
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