Como Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Como seeks to dominate the ball through a high pressing system using a 2-5-3 formation. This lineup aims to control the center of the pitch by saturating the middle with players to win the ball high up the pitch. By committing so many bodies forward, the team looks to overwhelm the opposition through constant pressure and quick ball movement.

Butez starts in goal to oversee the defensive actions from the back. The defensive unit consists of a back two made of Engelhardt and Dossena. These two central defenders must play a high line to squeeze the space and act as ball playing defenders to start the build up. Because they operate without full backs, Engelhardt and Dossena must stay tight and be ready to cover the channels if the ball is switched. They need to be dominant in the air and quick to intercept any long balls sent into the space behind them.

The midfield is the engine of this Como lineup, utilizing a five man group to dictate play. Valle and Braunöder act as a double pivot to shield the two central defenders and provide a screen. Perrone and Caqueret operate in the half spaces to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Paz sits as an attacking ten behind the striker to create chances. While Valle and Braunöder hold their position to deny the turn to opposition attackers, Perrone and Caqueret drive forward with the ball to support the press.

Attacking the opposition requires a front three that spreads the pitch. Baturina plays as an inverted winger on the left, looking to cut inside and create. On the right, Kühn stays wide to stretch the defence and provide width. Douvikas acts as the lone striker, tasked to hold up the ball and pin the last defender. The forwards press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition. This setup creates many combinations where Baturina or Kühn can deliver early crosses for Douvikas to attack the near post.

A major advantage of this formation is the numerical superiority in midfield, which makes it very hard for opponents to play through the lines. The team can also press in coordinated waves, using the five midfielders and three attackers to trap the opponent in their own half. This allows Como to recover the ball quickly and attack in transition before the opposition can get organized.

This high risk system relies on winning the ball back high up the pitch to maintain constant pressure. It is a formation best suited for matches where the team wants to suffocate an opponent who struggles to play out from the back.