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Had a look at something different today, Leicester City and their usage of Zone 14 (brief explanation on the concept in the last pic, taken from @spielvercom's website).
Specifically, wanted to see how much things changed once they started to play with a natural 10 in a 4-2-3-1
Specifically, wanted to see how much things changed once they started to play with a natural 10 in a 4-2-3-1
(Everton, GW 13). Until then, Rodgers had used a 4-3-3 with roaming 8s before shifting to a 3-4-3 (which in all fairness is a very similar attacking shape when you think about it).
Interestingly, they seemed to be able to occupy Zone 14 a lot more when they didn't have one
Interestingly, they seemed to be able to occupy Zone 14 a lot more when they didn't have one
player designated to operate in that space. It also looks like their opponents in general, find that system easier to defend against.
Recently they've had a drop in Zone 14 involvement coinciding with a drop in output. They've failed to create >1.5 xG in 4 of their last 5 games
Recently they've had a drop in Zone 14 involvement coinciding with a drop in output. They've failed to create >1.5 xG in 4 of their last 5 games
& 7 of their last 10.
Maybe a shift back to 4-3-3 with Maddison and Tielemans sharing responsibilities could spark another great run of form for Leicester?
With Ricardo Pereira returning at RB, they'll also have natural width on the right side, which means their right-winger
Maybe a shift back to 4-3-3 with Maddison and Tielemans sharing responsibilities could spark another great run of form for Leicester?
With Ricardo Pereira returning at RB, they'll also have natural width on the right side, which means their right-winger
will likely be able to drift inside and make himself available for quick passing sequences, offering some more threat in and around Zone 14.
Just a thought, really, but feedback and ideas appreciated!
Just a thought, really, but feedback and ideas appreciated!
