Ternana Football Formation

Starting Lineup

20 Thiam
4 Ruggero
2 Quaranta
6 Bellich
15 Mussolini
8 Buglio
10 Pierobon
29 Fortini
11 Piscopo
27 Candellone
9 Adorante

Ternana looks to play a vertical game built on rapid transitions and wide attacks using a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup aims to stretch the opposition by using the full width of the pitch while maintaining enough bodies to press from the front. The intent is to win the ball high and immediately target the spaces behind the opposition back line.

Thiam operates between the posts to organize the defensive line. The back three consists of Bellich on the left, Quaranta in the center, and Ruggero on the right. Bellich and Ruggero act as wide centre-backs who can cover the spaces left when the wide players push forward. Quaranta holds the line as the central defender, focusing on winning the header and clearing the lines during direct attacks. The unit works to maintain a high line to squeeze the space in the middle of the pitch.

In the middle of the park, Ternana employs a four man midfield consisting of two central midfielders and two wide players. Mussolini plays on the left side while Fortini operates on the right. Buglio and Pierobon form a central pairing to control the tempo and connect the defense to the attack. Buglio works to protect the central area and pick up runners, while Pierobon looks to drive forward with the ball to break the line. This group must work hard to cover the wide areas when the team is out of possession.

The attacking unit features three players across the front. Adorante acts as the lone striker, using his presence to hold up the ball and find the feet of his teammates. On the wings, Candellone and Piscopo operate as wide attackers. Candellone looks to cut inside from the left to create goalscoring chances, whereas Piscopo stays wide to stretch the defense. These three players press the opposition back line together to force a long ball. They often combine in tight spaces to create quick chances through the middle or find the winger to cross on the run.

This formation offers several tactical advantages for the club. The presence of three attackers allows Ternana to pin the last defender and create constant pressure. Using wide players like Mussolini and Fortini allows for wide overloads when they overlap the winger. The team can also quickly transition from a mid-block to an attacking phase by using the passing range of the central midfielders to hit in behind on the transition.

Ternana relies on this aggressive 3-4-3 to overwhelm opponents through width and rapid movement. This formation is best suited for games where the team can exploit a high defensive line or dominate the wide areas.