According to today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (see photo below), four significant changes are expected to the starting XI, in addition to a new formation ... XI (3-4-2-1): Vasquez ...

The presence of 2 wide ... the 4-3-3 is highly adaptable. The wide forwards can drop back to form a 4-5-1 shape when out of possession, creating a compact block that is difficult to penetrate.

The 4-2-3-1 formation is one of the most widely used setups in modern football by football managers today. A flat back four covered by two defensive midfielders provides the perfect defensive ...

Moyes favoured a 4-1-4-1 formation during his previous Everton ... This time around, however, he may consider the 4-2-3-1 approach he adopted at West Ham, where Moyes's side struggled to control ...

Over the last handful of matches, Claudio Ranieri has seemingly found his most consistent starting XI. The men Ranieri has been running out have gotten results in eight of nine matches. However ...

This custom tactic and formation can even work great as a 4-4-2, with the CAM moving up to the Striker position. The 4-2-1-3 is an excellent overall formation for people who don’t have a great grasp ...

His task is now trying to replicate that style at United. Ever since Amorim’s first match against Ipswich Town, United have lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with two wing-backs either side of a back ...

Borussia Dortmund are likely to line up in a 3-2-4-1 formation against VfB Stuttgart. Gregor Kobel will be in goal for the German club and will have Julian Ryerson, Emre Can and Waldemar Anton in ...

Newcastle United have beaten Arsenal to advance to the Carabao Cup final and Eddie Howe is rightly coming in for credit. A return to Wembley in the Carabao Cup final has been secured as Newcastle ...