I have always been fascinated by the Total Football philosophy in football. This philosophy has been used by several coaches including Klopp, Guardiola in modern times. They have their own versions of it. This is the one used by Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff at the 1974 World Cup where Holland reached the finals. It is a very elegant and attractive style of play. It requires players with exceptional work rate, stamina and technical quality. The tactic requires the following player roles and duties along with the player instructions which are very important:
1. Sweeper Keeper (Defend): Take...
1. Sweeper Keeper (Defend): Take...