4-3-3 against weak opponents. 4-4-2 against tough ones.
I reckon we can alternate between the two.
Tougher opponents can get the 442, Bottom 10 of la liga can get the 433.
I’d like to see a 4-3-3 with Vini on the left, Mbappe on the right (I know …) and Endrick upfront.
4231
442, but Kyky on the right is a war crime. Rodrigo, Vini and Endrick will need to Share the RW starting position. Against weaker sides, we could play vini lw and let Mbappe rest.
4231
We are playing with a Back 3 of Mbappe Vini and Rodrygo as Carlo wants us to build from the back.
I reckon just make it up as each game goes and do whatever fits the occasion
Front 3 of Vini, Kylian and Brahim (RW)
Mid 3 of Bellingham, Cama, Fede
A 4-3-3 with Bellingham as a 10 and Cama and Valverde opperating as a double pivot of Valverde and Cama/Tchou
When Bellingham gets more comfortable with the attacking midfielder position 4 4 2
I would’ve preferred a 442 flat instead.
I am more partial to 4-3-3 myself for a couple reasons:
It allows for a Cama or Tchou sub later into the match to bring some energy and muscle into the midfield to help close out games.
Jude is probably the best creator in the midfield and with the turtle it won’t be necessary for him to play that high because hopefully the team will be fine on the scoring department. I feel that he could be incredible a bit lower on the pitch.
A traditional RW allows for an easier rotation of all our attackers. Not only Rodrygo but also Brahim and Arda. Then the traditional 9 can be shared by Joselu and Endrick after Mbappe. Only two attacking spots for that many players feels a bit crowded.
That being said, it will most likely be some sort of variation between the two formations depending on the opponent and type of game. Carlo is notoriously flexible with the attacking set up so it’s not like it will be set on stone.
Courtois as the lone striker to score headers from Carvajal’s crosses. That’s the way to go.
4 -3 – 3 with Arda instead of Rodrygo
Can mbappe fit to play 7 if we play 4-4-2… He’s a natural LW player and can play No.9.
4-3-3 with Tchouamevinga
Hope we see them try different systems, also with endrick on the right wing and maybe arda in modricks role. There’s so many options – not to forget about brahim and joselu. I think we will see a lot of rotation next year (which is good in my opinion)
Was discussing this with my wife just yesterday. I think old Ajax 4-3-3 would be best.
A little bit of this and a bit of that
I want to play the system that our b squad played with a few weeks ago that was probably the best football if seen this season from our squad. Give me that system so a 4-3-3 again with our starting 11
As always with Ancelotti there’s no such thing as a fixed system. Let us just sit and enjoy the show.
Not having a natural RW could prove difficult for 4 3 3.
In an Ideal world we would have mbappe, vini, rodrygo, the issue is ALL of them are always dropping in the LW position during games so having them all like this is not really proficient.
Brahim rw > rodrygo Rw and maybe in the future arda could be an option.
I think it depends on the transfers and renewals, but I’d say that as of now we have too many attackers and not enough midfielders to stick to 4 midfielders/2 attackers system. And if we go for 3/3 split, we have roughly 2 players for each position:
Add to that 2 GKs and 8 defenders and we have 24 players in the squad in total. 25th spot might go to 3rd GK and then the squad would be pretty much complete. Of course things can still change in the summer, but as of now 4-3-3 makes more sense.
Jude will be in midfield rodrygo will play
I like option 2. If it works it keeps most of the players happy and also allows more quality on the pitch
3 – 4 – 3 🗿
Let’s be honest, both lineups are INSANE
To me the 433 is obvious now. Its just the wat the team depth has been planned. Vini would be happy to return to wider position and take on fullbacks more often. Jude would still be a box crashing option.
But if you wanna play both camavinga and Jude as starters you can go for a 442. Although with how packed the calender is, there are no longer 11 starters but 15. They’d both get over 1700 minutes each either way.
I think we’ll have higher highs and lower lows next season. Maybe a couple more losses. And a few more big wins.
442. All our forwards are LW has everyone forgotten? Plus I don’t trust 3 forwards who do not track back.
I think Carlo will try going to a 433 to not shaft Rodrygo but unless he starts being consistent I find it inevitable that we go back to the better 442 diamond. I love Rodrygo but due to his playing style and obvious strength playing on the left, and due to the presence of Mbappe and Vini who are ALSO left sided players, I feel his days may be numbered here.
Option 2
I’d see a 4-2-3-1.
Courtois
Mendy, Militao, Rüdiger, Carvajal
2 of Camavinga, Valverde and Tchouameni in DM/CM
Bellingham on the 10
Vini, Mbappé, Rodrygo
4-1-3-2, vini and mbappe up top but free to roam, Rodrygo on the right being allowed to push up, tchouameni holding, Bellingham and valverde the other 2 midfielders
Back 4 + GK: “we’re safe. Good luck MFers”
I’d love for Bellingham to take on the Kroos role, so 4-3-3, with plenty of opportunities for Cama, Guler, Brahim and Endrick
343
I would go with a 25 and throw everyone in the pitch to assert proper dominance.
option 2 with Brahim Diaz getting more first choice.
It’s probably gonna be the same system we played this season
Carlo does not really like the 4-4-2 formation because of the defensive flaws it has on the flanks so i think we are moving back to the 4-3-3 with Jude moving back to his natural position
i really want rodrygo to play, he’s just shown to us how loyal he is by rejecting the city move, and he’s shown glimpses of a ballondor winning player this season. He has to start in our new team if we want to truly dominate.
Damn, i’d hate to see Rodrygo go, 4-3-3 and hopefully mbappe will be ok with playing in the middle
What i do in fifa when faced with such a conundrum-
Have two starting 11 capable team sheets Which are almost each others equal, all with different players. and alternate them in every match. with the bench populated by the fittest and the youngsters.
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I’d prefer 4-4-2 tbh .
4-3-3 against weak opponents. 4-4-2 against tough ones.
I reckon we can alternate between the two.
Tougher opponents can get the 442, Bottom 10 of la liga can get the 433.
I’d like to see a 4-3-3 with Vini on the left, Mbappe on the right (I know …) and Endrick upfront.
4231
442, but Kyky on the right is a war crime. Rodrigo, Vini and Endrick will need to Share the RW starting position. Against weaker sides, we could play vini lw and let Mbappe rest.
4231
We are playing with a Back 3 of Mbappe Vini and Rodrygo as Carlo wants us to build from the back.
I reckon just make it up as each game goes and do whatever fits the occasion
Front 3 of Vini, Kylian and Brahim (RW)
Mid 3 of Bellingham, Cama, Fede
A 4-3-3 with Bellingham as a 10 and Cama and Valverde opperating as a double pivot of Valverde and Cama/Tchou
When Bellingham gets more comfortable with the attacking midfielder position 4 4 2
I would’ve preferred a 442 flat instead.
I am more partial to 4-3-3 myself for a couple reasons:
It allows for a Cama or Tchou sub later into the match to bring some energy and muscle into the midfield to help close out games.
Jude is probably the best creator in the midfield and with the turtle it won’t be necessary for him to play that high because hopefully the team will be fine on the scoring department. I feel that he could be incredible a bit lower on the pitch.
A traditional RW allows for an easier rotation of all our attackers. Not only Rodrygo but also Brahim and Arda. Then the traditional 9 can be shared by Joselu and Endrick after Mbappe. Only two attacking spots for that many players feels a bit crowded.
That being said, it will most likely be some sort of variation between the two formations depending on the opponent and type of game. Carlo is notoriously flexible with the attacking set up so it’s not like it will be set on stone.
Courtois as the lone striker to score headers from Carvajal’s crosses. That’s the way to go.
4 -3 – 3 with Arda instead of Rodrygo
Can mbappe fit to play 7 if we play 4-4-2… He’s a natural LW player and can play No.9.
4-3-3 with Tchouamevinga
Hope we see them try different systems, also with endrick on the right wing and maybe arda in modricks role. There’s so many options – not to forget about brahim and joselu. I think we will see a lot of rotation next year (which is good in my opinion)
Was discussing this with my wife just yesterday. I think old Ajax 4-3-3 would be best.
A little bit of this and a bit of that
I want to play the system that our b squad played with a few weeks ago that was probably the best football if seen this season from our squad. Give me that system so a 4-3-3 again with our starting 11
As always with Ancelotti there’s no such thing as a fixed system. Let us just sit and enjoy the show.
Not having a natural RW could prove difficult for 4 3 3.
In an Ideal world we would have mbappe, vini, rodrygo, the issue is ALL of them are always dropping in the LW position during games so having them all like this is not really proficient.
Brahim rw > rodrygo Rw and maybe in the future arda could be an option.
I think it depends on the transfers and renewals, but I’d say that as of now we have too many attackers and not enough midfielders to stick to 4 midfielders/2 attackers system. And if we go for 3/3 split, we have roughly 2 players for each position:
Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo, Brahim, Joselu, Guler, Endrick – 7 players for 3 forward spots
Bellingham, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Modrić, Ceballos, Nico Paz – 7 players for 3 midfielder spots
Add to that 2 GKs and 8 defenders and we have 24 players in the squad in total. 25th spot might go to 3rd GK and then the squad would be pretty much complete. Of course things can still change in the summer, but as of now 4-3-3 makes more sense.
Jude will be in midfield rodrygo will play
I like option 2. If it works it keeps most of the players happy and also allows more quality on the pitch
3 – 4 – 3 🗿
Let’s be honest, both lineups are INSANE
To me the 433 is obvious now. Its just the wat the team depth has been planned. Vini would be happy to return to wider position and take on fullbacks more often. Jude would still be a box crashing option.
But if you wanna play both camavinga and Jude as starters you can go for a 442. Although with how packed the calender is, there are no longer 11 starters but 15. They’d both get over 1700 minutes each either way.
I think we’ll have higher highs and lower lows next season. Maybe a couple more losses. And a few more big wins.
442. All our forwards are LW has everyone forgotten? Plus I don’t trust 3 forwards who do not track back.
I think Carlo will try going to a 433 to not shaft Rodrygo but unless he starts being consistent I find it inevitable that we go back to the better 442 diamond. I love Rodrygo but due to his playing style and obvious strength playing on the left, and due to the presence of Mbappe and Vini who are ALSO left sided players, I feel his days may be numbered here.
Option 2
I’d see a 4-2-3-1.
Courtois
Mendy, Militao, Rüdiger, Carvajal
2 of Camavinga, Valverde and Tchouameni in DM/CM
Bellingham on the 10
Vini, Mbappé, Rodrygo
4-1-3-2, vini and mbappe up top but free to roam, Rodrygo on the right being allowed to push up, tchouameni holding, Bellingham and valverde the other 2 midfielders
Back 4 + GK: “we’re safe. Good luck MFers”
I’d love for Bellingham to take on the Kroos role, so 4-3-3, with plenty of opportunities for Cama, Guler, Brahim and Endrick
343
I would go with a 25 and throw everyone in the pitch to assert proper dominance.
3-5-2
Rudiger militao Carvajal
Vini Jude Arda Fede Tchoumeni
Endrick Mbappe
option 2 with Brahim Diaz getting more first choice.
It’s probably gonna be the same system we played this season
Carlo does not really like the 4-4-2 formation because of the defensive flaws it has on the flanks so i think we are moving back to the 4-3-3 with Jude moving back to his natural position
i really want rodrygo to play, he’s just shown to us how loyal he is by rejecting the city move, and he’s shown glimpses of a ballondor winning player this season. He has to start in our new team if we want to truly dominate.
Damn, i’d hate to see Rodrygo go, 4-3-3 and hopefully mbappe will be ok with playing in the middle
What i do in fifa when faced with such a conundrum-
Have two starting 11 capable team sheets Which are almost each others equal, all with different players. and alternate them in every match. with the bench populated by the fittest and the youngsters.
Team 1.
Courtois; Carvajal, alaba, rudiger, mendy; tchouameni, modric, valverde; Bellingham; Vini, Rodrygo.
Team 2.
Lunin; Vazques, Nacho, Militao, Garcia; Camavinga, Ceballos, Guler; Joselu, Mbappe, Brahim.
Ofc this is a game and not IRL.
4-4-3 but with Arda on RW, not Rodrygo
Sir, it needs Option 3 that says “O Camavinga” all over the field