Genoa Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Camara · Murayama · Carminati · Montoya · Scavone · Ranuzzi · Cortese · Carozza · Östergren · De Santis · Mareschi

Genoa aims to play with high intensity and verticality. This 3-4-3 formation is built to win the ball back high up the pitch and attack the goal quickly. The team looks to use width and pressure to stretch the opposition and create gaps in the defensive line.

Scavone stands between the posts to protect the goal. A back three consisting of Camara, Murayama, and Carminati forms the defensive line. Camara holds the left side to cover the wide area while Carminati covers the right. Murayama sits in the center to win the header and organize the line. The defensive unit can step up to trigger a press or drop into a low block to deny the turn of attackers.

The midfield uses a four-man unit to control the pitch. Ranuzzi and Cortese form a double pivot where Ranuzzi can drop deep to receive the ball from the center-backs and Cortese can carry the ball forward to drive the team up the pitch. Montoya and Mareschi act as the wide midfielders to provide width. They work to squeeze the space and help the defense by tracking back and marking runners. This group connects the defense to the front three to play through the lines.

The attack relies on three players to pressure the opposition. De Santis plays as a pressing centre-forward to pin the last defender and force a long ball. Carozza and Östergren play as wide attackers to provide service. Carozza often cuts inside to find space in the channels, while Östergren pulls wide to whip it in from the touchline. They look to combine in tight spaces and hit in behind on the transition to catch the defense out of position.

This lineup offers wide overloads because Montoya and Mareschi can push high to support the wingers. The team can also press in coordinated waves to win the second ball high up the pitch. These movements allow Genoa to gain control of the game through speed of transition and immediate pressure.

Genoa relies on this 3-4-3 to play a vertical and aggressive game. It is best suited for matches against teams that play a high line or struggle to defend space in transition.