Juventus Football Formation

Starting Lineup

DI GREGORIO · KALULU · RUGANI (F. GATTI) · L. KELLY (N. GONZÁLEZ) · A. COSTA · LOCATELLI (MCKENNIE) · K. THURAM · CAMBIASO · CONCEICAO (KOSTIC) · YILDIZ (KOOPMEINERS) · K. MUANI

Juventus wants to play with high pressing and verticality through a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball high up the pitch and transition quickly to the opponent's goal. The goal is to use wide players to stretch the defense while the midfielders provide support in the central areas to maintain control of the game.

Di Gregorio starts between the posts to organize the defense. The back line consists of a central defender, Rugani, flanked by two wide center-backs, Kalulu on the right and L. Kelly on the left. Kalulu acts as a right center-back who can cover wide areas, while Rugani stays central to win the header and manage the space. L. Kelly provides stability on the left side of the three. This defensive unit aims to hold a high line to squeeze the space and reduce the distance between the defense and the midfield.

The midfield functions with two central players and two wide midfielders. Locatelli works as a central player who helps shield the defense and connects the back line to the attack. K. Thuram acts as a carrier in the midfield to move the ball forward through the thirds. On the flanks, Cambiaso and A. Costa operate as wide midfielders. Cambiaso can push up to provide width, while A. Costa works to balance the midfield and help with the press. These four players must work together to win the second ball and control the center of the pitch.

The attack features three players across the front. K. Muani acts as the lone striker to lead the press and find the feet of the striker. On the wings, Yildiz and Conceicao act as wide attackers. Yildiz often looks to cut inside to create chances, while Conceicao stays wide to stretch the defense. This front three is designed to create runs in behind and use combinations to break the line. The forwards work to pin the last defender and create space for the midfielders to arrive late into the box.

Juventus offers several tactical advantages with this lineup. The formation creates wide overloads when the midfielders join the attackers to outnumber the opposition wingers. It also allows for an ability to press high in coordinated waves, with the front three and the wide midfielders triggering a press. The 3-4-3 setup allows the team to shift quickly between defending in a mid-block and attacking with speed of transition.

This 3-4-3 formation focuses on aggressive pressing and rapid vertical play. It is best suited for matches where Juventus can exploit the space behind an opposition high line.