m.chigger

Really looking forward to this one!! Brazil’s game model is built off elite technicality and allowing top players to play with freedom, we’ll see this even more now with Carlo Ancelotti who will give the team balance but allow the players to ‘play’ Morocco’s game model built off elite compactness and top coordination in their off ball 4-1-4-1 structure, can drop into a situational back 5 when in a low block. However despite most people speaking about the defensive side of Morocco’s game, it’s key to note they have top dynamic profiles and will be a threat in transition. I’m a big fan of Bilal El-Khannouss in particular. Plus the already well established stars such as Hakimi and Brahim will both be threatening. Saibari an outlet to hit over the Brazil press from deep Morocco builds. Interested to see how Morocco in an actual tournament against great opposition without Walid Regragui in the dugout. Let’s go! 🇲🇦🇧🇷🍿

Canada vs Bosnia mini tactical preview: CANADA 🇨🇦: - Canada build in a 3-2-5 or 2-3-5 dependent on the positioning of the FB’s, usually the RB is tucked into the backline with the LB inverted into midfield. - One key element in their in possession structure is the wingers and FB’s must be on different lines. You’ll rarely catch them on the same vertical and horizontal line. - The on field relationships between the wingers and FB’s is usually great, will often see movement from one to free up space for the other. - Out of possession they press in a 4-4-2 which can transition into a man to man press higher up, one thing which impressed me was how well Canada back the press up in wide areas. FB’s willing and ready to jump, no second thoughts. - From opposition goal kicks we often see Canada press in a diamond, they focus on blocking central progression and forcing the ball to one of the split CB’s (ideally the worse ball player). From there they look too trap them on that side. - Injuries have been big inside the camp. Davies is 90% unavailable, Bombito is just coming back from a broken ankle, Davies’ replacement Laryea has also had recent injury concerns. Not what you need going into the first game. BOSNIA 🇧🇦: - Very experienced group of players, 4-4-2 mid block off the ball but face issue as their 2 CM’s are very man oriented. Manipulate those and Canada can find joy. The 2 strikers don’t defend deep. - Similar to Czech in regards to them not having the most technical group but they are however very physical and a big threat from set pieces. - 4-2-4 in possession which can transition into a 3-2-5, expect Canada’s block to match up with this pretty well. Czech nearly won yesterday just due to physicality alone despite being quite frankly ripped apart tactically so I wouldn’t be too surprised to see Bosnia cause an upset. Overall though when taking everything into consideration, despite the injuries which will no doubt play a big part. I favour Canada for this game.