Torino Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Israel · Maripan · Coco · Pedersen - 60% (Lazaro - 40%) · Biraghi · Anjorin - 60% (Ilic - 40%) · Casadei · Vlasic · Aboukhlal · Gineitis - 60% (Ngonge - 40%) · Simeone - 60% (Adams - 40%)

Torino focuses on a vertical style of play through a 4-2-4 formation. This lineup looks to hit teams in transition by using a heavy front four to pin the opposition back. The team wants to move the ball quickly to the flanks and look for immediate chances in the box.

Israel sits between the posts to organize the defensive line. The back four functions as a flat back four with Biraghi acting as a left back who can push up the pitch. In the middle of the defense, Maripan and Coco operate as central defenders, with Maripan providing aerial strength while Coco covers the space behind him. Pedersen stays at right back to protect the flank and can support the attack. The whole unit works to hold a high line and squeeze the space in the middle.

A double pivot makes up the midfield with Casadei and Anjorin working to control the center. Casadei acts as a carrier to drive forward with the ball while Anjorin works to protect the defensive line and win the second ball. This pair must cover a lot of ground to link the defense to the attackers. They work to recycle possession and ensure the ball reaches the front four without leaving the center too exposed.

The attacking front line is built around two central forwards in a partnership. Vlasic and Simeone act as the primary goal threats, with Simeone looking to hold up the ball and Vlasic making runs in behind. On the wings, Gineitis and Aboukhlal play as wide wingers who look to cut inside and create chances. The team builds attacks by stretching the defense wide and then looking to play through the lines with quick passes to the strikers.

This formation offers significant advantages in terms of attacking numbers and speed of transition. Torino can create wide overloads when the wingers and full backs combine. The heavy presence of four players up the pitch allows them to press from the front and win the ball back high up the pitch. This creates immediate pressure on the opponent and forces them into mistakes.

Torino uses this heavy attacking lineup to overwhelm opponents through sheer numbers in the final third. This formation is best suited for games where the team needs to chase a result or face a side that struggles to defend in wide areas.