Tactics

.......................... Jaaskelainan.........................
Boateng.......Jones........Koscielny....Schenikov
Affelay.........Palacios.........Modric....Vucinic
.........................Hulk.....Llorente

SUBS: Harper, Zabaleta, Warnock, Wignaldum, Krasic, Di Natale, Cole

INDIVIDUAL DUTIES:
Jussi must command his area. Come for crosses when he is 100% sure he can get them. He will mostly role the ball out instead of kicking it long. When he does kick it long he will aim for Hulk. Gordon must be at his best and aim for a clean sheet, we really need to win today.

Boateng & Schenikov must not give the Opposition wingers any time on the ball. When you are face to face, show them on their weaker foot, when tackling go in hard but not aggressive, make them scared and ultimately do not allow them in the game.
Man marking system: Boateng – LW & Schenikov - RW

Jones & Koscielny, A good mix of power, pace, aerial ability and composure on the ball, allows us to be commanding at the back and limit the amount of opportunities for the opposition. Jones will man mark the front man (MAIN STRIKER), be physical, close him out, stay tight and do not let him turn, make him scared. Koscielny will man mark the other front man if the opposition play two up top and do the same what I have just instructed Jones to do. Both will not go past the half way line, but will go up for set-pieces.

Palacios, will be the holding midfielder. He has to hold the midfield and really let the wingers push on. When the full backs, Centre-backs are exposed he has the duty to help them along with Jones, basically he has to be everywhere defensively. He has to start attacks and break attacks. Modric is his partner and will be our creative midfielder.

I want Affelay and Vucinic to push high up the field as much as possible, to the point where they are risking offside. Sooner or later, gaps will come in that position and we will have something to capitalise. I want them to put the opposition full backs under pressure. They will play in an ultra attacking role. They must and I say they must cross the ball in for the frontmen and others to attack. They may also go for long range shots as both are good at them. This will also make the opposition full backs not attack making our job in defence easier. Hulk will also provide a goal threat.

Hulk & Llorente will play in an ‘advanced forward’ role. By this it means they will make dangerous runs in behind, and hold the ball up as well as various other things. They must be patient and wait for chances and when they do come they must finish them. A lot of movement is required from them also; keep the opposition defenders on their toes!

Subs:
If not winning at 80 mins, Krasic on for Palacios & Di natale for Llorente
Krasic...Affelay...Modric...Vucinic