Genoa Football Formation

Starting Lineup

JUSTIN (BIJLOW) · ALESSANDRO (MARCANDALLI) · LEO (OSTIGARD) · JOHAN (VÁSQUEZ) · BROOKE (NORTON-CUFFY) · MARIO (MITAJ) · MORTEN (FRENDRUP) · DJIBRIL (SOW) · TOMMASO (BALDANZI) · LORENZO (COLOMBO) · VITINHA

Genoa focus on a high press and quick transitions through a 3-5-2. This lineup is built to win the ball back high up the pitch and use verticality to catch opponents off guard. The team works to squeeze the space in the middle while using wide players to stretch the defence during attacking phases.

In goal, JUSTIN acts as the last line of defense. The back three consists of JOHAN, LEO, and ALESSANDRO. JOHAN operates as the left centre-back, while ALESSANDRO plays as the right centre-back, leaving LEO to hold the central position. This unit functions as a compact block that can step up to set the offside trap or drop into a low block when facing heavy pressure. They focus on winning the second ball and clearing the lines when forced to defend deep.

The midfield relies on a three-man midfield with a carrier to connect the lines. MORTEN and DJIBRIL occupy the central spaces to shield the defence and recycle possession. TOMMASO operates as an attacking ten behind the strikers, looking to play through the lines and find the forwards in tight spaces. On the flanks, MARIO and BROOKE act as wide midfielders who provide much needed width. MARIO pushes up to support the left side while BROOKE works to get to the byline and whip it in for the attackers.

Genoa utilizes two forwards in a partnership to lead the line. LORENZO and VITINHA work together to pin the last defender and make runs in behind. LORENZO acts as a focal point to hold up the ball, while VITINHA looks to find space between the lines. The duo presses from the front to force a long ball from the opposition. When the team builds in possession, they use the wide presence of MARIO and BROOKE to create overloads and allow the strikers to attack the near post or far post in combination.

This formation offers several tactical advantages for Genoa. The presence of three central defenders allows for compactness when defending against three attackers. The wide players, MARIO and BROOKE, create wide overloads that help to bypass the midfield of the opposition. Additionally, the central trio of MORTEN, DJIBRIL, and TOMMASO provides the ability to press high in coordinated waves to win it back high up the pitch.

This 3-5-2 lineup is designed to dominate the central areas while exploiting the flanks. It is best suited for matches against teams that play with a high defensive line and are vulnerable to quick counters.