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Hellas Verona Football Formation

Creation DateAugust 19, 2024

Starting Lineup

L. Montipo' (1) · G. Magnani (23) · D. Coppola (42) · P. Dawidowicz (27) · J. Tchatchoua (38) · M. FRESE (3) · S. Serdar (25) · A. HARROUI (18) · O. Duda (33) · T. Suslov (31) · C. TENGSTEDT (11)

Hellas Verona aims to win the ball high up the pitch and strike quickly through a 3-4-3. This formation is built to play a high press and rely on rapid transitions to catch the opposition. The team seeks to stretch the defence by using wide players while maintaining a compact unit to defend the central areas.

L. Montipo' guards the goal as the last line of defence. The back line operates as a back three, with P. Dawidowicz acting as the left centre-back and G. Magnani playing as the right centre-back. D. Coppola holds the center, providing strength and presence in the middle of the three. This unit works together to defend zonally and covers the space behind the midfield when the team pushes up.

The midfield works in a four man line to link the defence and attack. S. Serdar and A. HARROUI act as the central pair, where Serdar can drive forward with the ball and Harroui helps to protect the central zone. J. Tchatchoua and M. FRESE act as wide midfielders, tasked with providing width and tracking back to support the defenders. This midfield group must press aggressively to win the ball back and quickly find ways to progress through the thirds.

In the attacking third, Hellas Verona uses three attackers to pressure the opposition back line. C. TENGSTEDT operates as the central striker to hold up the ball and contest aerial duels. T. Suslov and O. Duda act as wide wingers, with Suslov often looking to cut inside to create chances. These forwards press from the front to force a long ball and create runs in behind the defenders.

The formation offers significant advantages through its ability to press high in coordinated waves. By using the front three and the wide midfielders, the team can squeeze the space in the opposition half. Another strength is the speed of transition, as the wide players can immediately spread wide to exploit spaces left by attacking opponents.

This 3-4-3 formation relies on intense pressing and rapid movement to break down opponents. It is best suited for matches against teams that play a high line or struggle to play out from the back.