Salernitana Football Formation

Starting Lineup

53 Christensen
13 Ruggeri
33 Ferrari
47 Locoshvili
17 Njoh
73 Amatucci
18 Caligara
30 Stojanovic
99 Raimondo
7 Tongya
90 Cerri

Salernitana focuses on a direct and vertical style of play through a 3-5-2 formation. This lineup is built to exploit space in transition and rely on a heavy presence in the middle of the pitch to control the tempo. The team looks to win the ball and immediately find the forwards to catch the opposition defense before they can settle.

Christensen acts as the last line of defense in goal. The defensive unit operates as a back three consisting of Ferrari, Ruggeri, and Locoshvili. Ferrari sits centrally to win the header and clear the lines, while Ruggeri and Locoshvili provide cover on either side. Ruggeri and Locoshvili often push out to squeeze the space when the team plays a high line, ensuring the back three remains compact. They defend zonally to prevent runners from finding gaps between the lines.

The midfield core uses a three-man midfield with a carrier to link the defense to the attack. Amatucci acts as the single pivot to shield the defense and pick up runners. Tongya and Caligara work in the half-spaces to connect the lines, with Caligara often looking to drive forward with the ball. The wide midfielders, Njoh and Stojanovic, provide extra width and support the central players. Njoh and Stojanovic push high to support the attack, while also tracking back to help the wing backs or wide defenders when out of possession.

Salernitana utilizes two forwards in a partnership to lead the line. Cerri and Raimondo work together to pressure the opposition back line and find space in behind. Cerri often plays as a target man to hold up the ball, allowing Raimondo to make runs into the box. This two-man front line relies on the wide players, Njoh and Stojanovic, to deliver service. The team attacks in combinations to pull defenders out of position, creating chances through quick interplay and late runs into the box.

A major advantage for Salernitana is the numerical superiority in midfield which allows them to dominate the center of the pitch. The use of Njoh and Stojanovic creates wide overloads that force the opposition to stretch their defensive block. Additionally, the formation allows for a quick speed of transition when the ball is won back high up the pitch.

This 3-5-2 formation provides a solid platform for a team that wants to control the central areas and strike quickly. It is a setup best suited for matches against teams that play a high line and leave space behind their defenders.