Como Football Formation

Starting Lineup

J. BUTEZ (30) · S. Roberto (20) · A. Dossena (13) · O. Kempf (2) · A. Moreno (18) · M. CAQUERET (80) · M. Perrone (23) · A. DIAO (38) · N. Paz (79) · L. Da Cunha (33) · P. Cutrone (10)

Como focuses on a heavy verticality through a 4-2-4 formation. This lineup is built to hit in behind on the transition and use a high press to win the ball high up the pitch. The team seeks to play with high intensity, looking to overwhelm the opposition with four dedicated attackers once they win possession.

J. Butez guards the goal while the back four holds a high line to squeeze the space. S. Roberto acts as a right back, while A. Moreno plays on the left. A. Dossena and O. Kempf form the central pair, with Dossena often acting as a ball playing defender to start attacks. This defensive unit must stay compact to avoid being split by long balls, as the distance between the defenders and the midfield can grow during heavy attacking phases.

The midfield operates as a double pivot to manage the central area. M. Perrone and M. Caqueret sit in front of the defence to protect the center and recycle possession. Perrone works to intercept passes and shield the back four, while Caqueret is tasked to carry the ball forward and connect the defensive and attacking lines. These two must cover large amounts of ground to prevent the opposition from playing through the lines against Como.

In the final third, Como employs a front four designed to stretch the defence. P. Cutrone and N. Paz operate as a central partnership, with Cutrone often looking to link up play between the lines and Paz looking to run in behind. L. Da Cunha and A. Diao provide width as wide attackers. L. Da Cunha and A. Diao can cut inside to create overloads, while their movement creates space for the full backs to push up. This front line is designed to press from the front and force long balls.

One major advantage of this formation is the ability to create wide overloads when the full backs push up to join the attackers. The team also benefits from its speed of transition, as the four forwards can immediately charge forward the moment the double pivot wins the ball. By keeping four players high, Como can pin the last defender and create constant pressure on the opponent's back line.

This 4-2-4 formation is built for high scoring games where the team wants to outpace the opponent. It is best suited for matches where Como can exploit a high defensive line through rapid counter attacks.