I have been critical of the 3-1-6 in the past because of the volume of players that can become congested between the lines, the over-reliance on fluidity within it that harms positional play, & the vulnerability of it in transition.
But Enzo Maresca uses it very intelligently 👇
But Enzo Maresca uses it very intelligently 👇
Pochettino and Potter tried to use the 3-1-6 at Chelsea but it didn't work.
Why?
Because they tried to do it with an overlapping fullback, unlike Maresca with two natural wingers. The balance is better with the fullback inside.
Maresca's build-up & press is also much superior.
Why?
Because they tried to do it with an overlapping fullback, unlike Maresca with two natural wingers. The balance is better with the fullback inside.
Maresca's build-up & press is also much superior.
Maresca's 3-1-6 in the attacking moment is relatively similar to ten Hag's at United, and when United did sustain pressure under him their creative qualities were typically quite good.
But they struggled to sustain pressure.
It goes back to the build-up and the press again...
But they struggled to sustain pressure.
It goes back to the build-up and the press again...
Maresca is a complete coach.
Chelsea pressed Brentford's back 3 and single pivot in man-to-man fashion. They were prepared for it despite the fact that Brentford played 10 games in a row with a back 4.
Oftentimes Pochettino or Potter teams would concede too much possession. x.com
Chelsea pressed Brentford's back 3 and single pivot in man-to-man fashion. They were prepared for it despite the fact that Brentford played 10 games in a row with a back 4.
Oftentimes Pochettino or Potter teams would concede too much possession. x.com
And, in the build-up, the structure is consistent.
Always a double pivot so there are players in close proximity to connect the game together.
& there are clear variations within that when Sanchez steps up to make a back 4, a fullback inverts, Enzo pushes on, etc.
Consistency. x.com
Always a double pivot so there are players in close proximity to connect the game together.
& there are clear variations within that when Sanchez steps up to make a back 4, a fullback inverts, Enzo pushes on, etc.
Consistency. x.com
There is also sensibility.
Brentford are pressing man-to-man? No problem..
We'll play a pass short to lure the press on before playing over to Jackson.
From here, we arrive to compete in 1st and 2nd ball situations and use our technique to retain possession amidst the chaos. x.com
Brentford are pressing man-to-man? No problem..
We'll play a pass short to lure the press on before playing over to Jackson.
From here, we arrive to compete in 1st and 2nd ball situations and use our technique to retain possession amidst the chaos. x.com
ONLY THEN, as a consequence of excelling in ALL aspects of the game, do Chelsea EARN THE RIGHT to attack in a 3-1-6 which makes tactical sense against Brentford (6v5 in the last line).
The risk is there in transition, but it's worth taking with enough sustained pressure.
TOP 🙌 x.com
The risk is there in transition, but it's worth taking with enough sustained pressure.
TOP 🙌 x.com
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