Torino Football Formation

Starting Lineup

V. Milinkovic-Savic (32) · R. Bellanova (19) · P. Schuurs (3) · S. Coco (23) · A. Masina (5) · S. Ricci (28) · K. Linetty (77) · G. Gineitis (66) · N. Vlasic (16) · C. Adams · D. Zapata (91)

Torino looks to play a direct and vertical game using a 4-4-2 formation. This lineup focuses on winning the second ball and moving the team quickly from defense to attack. The goal is to use the height of the strikers to hold up the ball and create chances in transition.

V. Milinkovic-Savic guards the goal and provides a strong presence for Torino. The defense operates with a flat back four that keeps a compact shape. R. Bellanova acts as an attacking full back to provide width on the right, while A. Masina holds his position on the left. In the center, S. Coco and P. Schuurs work as a central defensive pairing, with Schuurs using his aerial strength to defend set pieces and Coco covering the space behind the midfielders.

The midfield works to control the center of the pitch through a central trio that transitions into the 4-4-2. S. Ricci acts as the single pivot to shield the defense and recycle possession. K. Linetty and G. Gineitis occupy the central spaces to connect the lines, with Linetty often driving forward with the ball to link play. N. Vlasic plays as an attacking ten behind the strikers, looking to find the feet of the forwards or arrive late into the box to score.

Torino utilizes two forwards in a partnership to pressure the opposition back line. D. Zapata acts as a target man, using his physical presence to win headers and hold up the ball for others. C. Adams plays as a second striker, often making runs in behind the defenders to exploit space. This front two works to pull the defenders out of position, creating gaps for N. Vlasic to exploit. The attack relies on quick combinations and direct balls to the strikers to catch the opposition off guard.

This formation offers significant strength in the air and through the physical presence of the strikers. The team can create wide overloads when R. Bellanova pushes forward to overlap the midfield. There is also a high level of compactness when defending in a mid-block, making it difficult for opponents to play through the center.

The 4-4-2 provides Torino with a robust way to defend and strike on the break. This lineup is best suited for games against possession based teams where they can exploit space on the transition.