Julian Aguirre

⚽️Individual Development Coach & Head Coach U16 & U19 Welling United Academy
🤓Coach Mentor & Individual Analysis
🧠UEFA C & AFC B Qualified

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Netherlands potential dark horses?

◾️Strong 11 with potential for fluid movements.
◾️Good profiles for counter attacks - important in tournament football.
◾️A good bench, especially in attack.
◾️Missing J. Timber & Dumfries in the below image who should both be available.

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In a recent conversation for the Coach Development Program, I presented a case study around understanding defending - collective & individual behaviours.

Here is a snippet with some global examples of denying the opponent build up.

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The value of this is in the possibilities it creates.

With consistent occupation IBTL, stable connections through the pivot, and intelligent movement from the front line, Villarreal are able to progress with control and arrive in advanced areas with multiple options to create.

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Villarreal attacking shape under Marcelino

Villarreal were excellent this season. Despite being a clear proponent of the 1-4-4-2, it’s interesting to see how their attacking structure adapts, creating consistent progress options IBTL through subtle rotations and player freedom.

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Gerard Moreno, in particular, shows high level game insight in deciding when and where to move to create or exploit space.

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Here are 2 examples:

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1-4-4-2 as a defensive shape to deny central progression & facilitate the transition from zonal toM2M.

A large majority of teams have turned to defending in a 1-4-4-2. Whether in a high, mid or low block, it’s become a defensive shape of choice for many coaches.

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They would circulate across the back line, attract pressure, then look to find Watkins as late as possible.

Watkins consistently created advantages in these moments:

◾️Winning 1v1s
◾️Bringing others into play
◾️Securing 2nd balls for midfield runners