The gap between Vitinha and the defensive line. This scheme can also assist the strength of those on the bench such as Matheus Nunes who can be another high energy option in the middle + Conceicao/ Neto who can be in the Trquartista role that Leao is in
Thoughts? Leão as the Trequartista + CR7 as the poacher up top.
The midfield creates a pendulum-like motion depending on opponent + space they occupy in midfield. Vs lowblocks, Bruno + Neves sit higher, while Bernardo + Vitinha slide over to occupy the space left open by the
Either cut back, lay the ball off or cross it in the box. The cut back or lay-off should be covered by that point be either a Mendes track back and/or Vitinha/Neves closing in. In our first tourney sans Pepe, this gives the CBs more security to ensure they're not exposed w/
@PortugalTalks If we're going to win this we have to have the mentality that anything past group stage will be tough. History favors the bold and we can't just sit back and let these giants dictate how we play