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*ANALYSIS THREAD*
Ahead of tomorrows Old Firm derby I wanted to breakdown the last time the teams met, to help us understand what we can expect and what may differ.
Ahead of tomorrows Old Firm derby I wanted to breakdown the last time the teams met, to help us understand what we can expect and what may differ.
*RANGERS Forward Press*
A staple of Gerrard's set up in big matches has been the use of a narrow 433 system. The compact spacing between the forward and midfield lines gives offers defensive protection, but also the ability to quickly counter should play turnover.
A staple of Gerrard's set up in big matches has been the use of a narrow 433 system. The compact spacing between the forward and midfield lines gives offers defensive protection, but also the ability to quickly counter should play turnover.
*Rangers Counter Attacks*
When play turns over it places an importance on the attackers movements to support the ball, but also requires the ball carrier to make quick and incisive decisions. In this match Rangers were less clinical than they had been in previous encounters.
When play turns over it places an importance on the attackers movements to support the ball, but also requires the ball carrier to make quick and incisive decisions. In this match Rangers were less clinical than they had been in previous encounters.
*Rangers Defensive Transition*
What further strengthens Rangers resolve is their desire and work rate in the moments after turning the ball over (transition). In this clip we see them covering the length of the field to attempt to stop Celtic's counter attack.
What further strengthens Rangers resolve is their desire and work rate in the moments after turning the ball over (transition). In this clip we see them covering the length of the field to attempt to stop Celtic's counter attack.
*Rangers Defensive Shape*
Should Celtic break Rangers forward press it was important that the remaining 7 players (3 mids and back 4) remain connected to prevent Celtic’s attacking crosses from wide areas and entry passes into the two strikers.
Should Celtic break Rangers forward press it was important that the remaining 7 players (3 mids and back 4) remain connected to prevent Celtic’s attacking crosses from wide areas and entry passes into the two strikers.
*Set Piece Threat*
Rangers strength from attacking set plays this season has been in almost direct correlation to Celtic's weakness at them defensively. Therefore headed into this weekends game Rangers will feel confident they can replicate this form.
Rangers strength from attacking set plays this season has been in almost direct correlation to Celtic's weakness at them defensively. Therefore headed into this weekends game Rangers will feel confident they can replicate this form.
*Celtic Build Up Play*
Celtic set up in a 352 system in October, however have since shifted between a 4231 and a 442 diamond system. In this match we saw Celtic build using short entry passes to draw Rangers to one side, then make use of the high positioning of the wing backs.
Celtic set up in a 352 system in October, however have since shifted between a 4231 and a 442 diamond system. In this match we saw Celtic build using short entry passes to draw Rangers to one side, then make use of the high positioning of the wing backs.
*Celtic Striker Problems*
In this game Celtic lined up with Klimala and Elyounoussi as a forward pair. In any two man system it relies heavily on movements to compliment each other, something that wasn’t evident at all in the opening 45 minutes.
In this game Celtic lined up with Klimala and Elyounoussi as a forward pair. In any two man system it relies heavily on movements to compliment each other, something that wasn’t evident at all in the opening 45 minutes.
*Celtic Striker Threat*
While there began to be a better understanding in the second half of the match, it’s likely the pair of Edouard and Griffiths will start this coming weekend, who have demonstrated against Dundee United recently of their attacking potency.
While there began to be a better understanding in the second half of the match, it’s likely the pair of Edouard and Griffiths will start this coming weekend, who have demonstrated against Dundee United recently of their attacking potency.
*Final Thoughts*
